Mercer Road over Ash Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 1805709M4900001
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 924
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Road over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer Road over Ash Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 924 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,604 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercer Road over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Road over Ash 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer Road over Ash Creek carry?
About 924 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Mercer Road over Ash Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Road over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.