US Bridges

Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W Town East Blvd · Structure no. 180570C02630003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,310
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSamuell Blvd
CrossesSouth Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.3 MI W Town East Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7923, -96.66045
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 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,310 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib 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 Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib carry?

About 15,310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Samuell Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.