US Bridges

Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570C00425015

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,001 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCartwright RD
CrossesS Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.5 MI E of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74766, -96.60743
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2011)
Projected traffic9,001 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib 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 Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.