US Bridges

Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Lawson RD · Structure no. 180570C01640004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lawson RD
CrossesS Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.10 MI S of Lawson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70607, -96.55921
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lawson RD over S 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lawson RD over S Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.