US Bridges

Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 180570C02950005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,532
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 19,532 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTown East Blvd
CrossesW Frk South Mesquite Crk
Location0.2 MI NE of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7956, -96.65359
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,532 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk carry?

About 19,532 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Town East Blvd over W Frk South Mesquite Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.