US Bridges

Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Pioneer · Structure no. 180570C02690001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
182 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScyene RD
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Pioneer
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7647, -96.57212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 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 Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scyene RD over North 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 Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Scyene RD over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.