US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502140
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,257
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 58,257 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,881 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek carry?
About 58,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 EB over S Mesquite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.