US Bridges

Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE Carthright RD · Structure no. 180570C00970001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,806
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,806 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdwards Church RD
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.2 MI NE Carthright RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73188, -96.55065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,806 (2019)
Projected traffic350 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Church RD over North 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 Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 2,806 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Church RD over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.