US Bridges

SH 352 WB over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570043001017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352 WB over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 352 WB over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 352 WB
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.05 MI E of IH 635
RouteState Highway 352
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76927, -96.62157
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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 352 WB over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 352 WB over South 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 WB over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 352 WB over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352 WB over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.