US Bridges

Town East Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of Rustown DR · Structure no. 180570C02950007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town East Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Town East Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib 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 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 12,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTown East Blvd
CrossesSouth Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.2 MI NE of Rustown DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80692, -96.63992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Town East Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib built?

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

What condition is Town East 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 March 2023.

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

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Town East Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Town East Blvd over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.