US Bridges

Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of Scyene RD · Structure no. 180570C01767005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,447
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib 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 2,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaithon Lucas Blvd
CrossesN Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.85 MI S of Scyene RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74885, -96.54645
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,447 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek 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 Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib carry?

About 2,447 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Faithon Lucas Blvd over N Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.