US Bridges

New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Belt Line · Structure no. 180570C02110001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Market RD
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Belt Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75596, -96.60942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2011)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Market RD over South 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns New Market RD over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.