US Bridges

Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Seabreeze · Structure no. 180570C01060001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
974
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 974 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlamingo Way
CrossesSouth Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.1 MI SW of Seabreeze
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79738, -96.65578
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; 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 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 Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flamingo Way 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Flamingo Way over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.