US Bridges

Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of Clay-Mathis · Structure no. 180570C01945001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,954
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,954 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMesquite Valley RD
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.75 MI W of Clay-Mathis
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74846, -96.56437
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,954 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesquite Valley RD 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 Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 2,954 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mesquite Valley RD over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.