US Bridges

E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Pioneer · Structure no. 180570C00425016

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,849
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying E 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 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 21,849 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Cartwright RD
CrossesS Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.35 MI W of Pioneer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74479, -96.58925
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,849 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is E Cartwright 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib carry?

About 21,849 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.