US Bridges

Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Cartright · Structure no. 180570C01767001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,362
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 4,362 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaithon Lucas Blvd
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.9 MI SW of Cartright
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72577, -96.57021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,362 (2023)
Projected traffic4,264 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faithon Lucas Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 4,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Faithon Lucas Blvd over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.