US Bridges

Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of Bruton RD · Structure no. 180570C00225008

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,045
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of Bruton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74411, -96.59862
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,045 (2022)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 11,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.