US Bridges

Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570C01260005

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,198
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 24,198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,500 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGus Thomasson RD
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81956, -96.64147
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
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,198 (2014)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
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 Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Gus Thomasson RD 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 Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 24,198 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gus Thomasson RD over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.