US Bridges

Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of N Galloway · Structure no. 180570C01200001

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,849
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 45 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 1,849 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Canyon DR
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.3 MI E of N Galloway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81697, -96.60783
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,849 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 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 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 Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Green Canyon DR over North 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 1,849 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Green Canyon DR over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.