US Bridges

Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Kensington · Structure no. 180570C00990001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,709
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,709 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerald DR
CrossesSouth Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.1 MI NE of Kensington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81009, -96.64153
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald DR over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.