US Bridges

Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 180570C00225017

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,045
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD NB
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.4 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79708, -96.59581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,045 (2019)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 15,045 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD NB over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.