US Bridges

Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of New Market · Structure no. 180570C00225014

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,949
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 55 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 16,949 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesS Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.4 MI S of New Market
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75074, -96.59656
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,949 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib 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 March 2023.

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

About 16,949 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.