US Bridges

Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of Clay-Mathis · Structure no. 180570C01767004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,436
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaithon Lucas SB
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.20 MI SW of Clay-Mathis
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7405, -96.5548
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faithon Lucas SB over North 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Faithon Lucas SB over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.