US Bridges

Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Gus Thomasso · Structure no. 180570C02025001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoon Drive
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Gus Thomasso
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82145, -96.6458
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Drive over South 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 Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Drive over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.