US Bridges

Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Gus Thomasson · Structure no. 180570C00875001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,160
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDriftwood DR
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Gus Thomasson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81613, -96.6332
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,160 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek 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 Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 7,160 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Driftwood DR over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.