US Bridges

Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570C01235002

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,481
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 68 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 6,481 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGross RD WB
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.25 MI NW of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78421, -96.62775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,481 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Gross RD WB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 6,481 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gross RD WB over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.