US Bridges

Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Gus Thomasson · Structure no. 180570C02947001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,622
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek 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 10,622 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTown Center DR
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Gus Thomasson
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80077, -96.63073
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,622 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek built?

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

What condition is Town Center DR 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 Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 10,622 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Town Center DR over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.