US Bridges

North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Gusthomasson · Structure no. 180570C01260007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Mesquite Dr.
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Gusthomasson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80815, -96.63101
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns North Mesquite Dr. over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.