US Bridges

Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of Belt Line · Structure no. 180570C02345001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,456
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,456 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPioneer RD
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.70 MI NE of Belt Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73443, -96.59337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,456 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 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 Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 8,456 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer RD over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.