US Bridges

Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570C00425013

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,086
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 11,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBruton RD EB
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.75 MI E of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74689, -96.60158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,086 (2014)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruton RD EB over South 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 11,086 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bruton RD EB over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.