US Bridges

Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI W Galloway Ave · Structure no. 180570C01490001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,538
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKearney ST
CrossesSouth Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.4 MI W Galloway Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77082, -96.60243
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,538 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kearney ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib carry?

About 20,538 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Kearney ST over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.