US Bridges

SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 180570043001011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,193 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,810 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 352
CrossesN Mesquite Creek
Location1.15 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 352
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77141, -96.57388
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,193 (2023)
Projected traffic28,810 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 352 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek carry?

About 13,193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352 over N Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.