US Bridges

US 80 EB FR over S Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502141

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,822
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB FR over S Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 EB FR 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 3,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,351 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 EB FR
CrossesS Mesquite Creek
Location0.15 MI W of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79141, -96.62755
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,822 (2022)
Projected traffic5,351 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 EB FR over S Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB FR 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 FR over S Mesquite Creek carry?

About 3,822 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB FR over S Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB FR over S Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.