US Bridges

US 80 over N Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502214

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over N Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over N Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 79,339 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,075 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesN Mesquite Creek
Location2.00 MI E of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79003, -96.59284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,339 (2022)
Projected traffic111,075 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over N Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over N 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 over N Mesquite Creek carry?

About 79,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over N Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over N Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.