US Bridges

US 80 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.00 MI East of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502216

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,104 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB FR
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location2.00 MI East of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79039, -96.59288
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2022)
Projected traffic6,104 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 WB FR over North 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 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB FR over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.