US Bridges

Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI East of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570C01960001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,051
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2026. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary Pky EB
CrossesS Mesquite Creek
Location0.1 MI East of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76759, -96.62024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,051 (2023)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek carry?

About 13,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Military Pky EB over S Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.