US Bridges

E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of Pioneer RD · Structure no. 180570C00566001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2021 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 2004, so it is 21 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Cartwright RD
CrossesS Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.80 MI SE of Pioneer RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73853, -96.57274
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2021)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 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 June 2023.

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

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns E Cartwright RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.