US Bridges

Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570C01640006

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,681
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,681 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLawson RD EB
CrossesS Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.35 MI NE of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7071, -96.56366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,681 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib carry?

About 3,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson RD EB over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.