US Bridges

Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Motley Drive · Structure no. 180570C02950008

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,472
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTown East & Palm
CrossesSouth Mesquite Crk Trib
Location0.1 MI S of Motley Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80154, -96.64648
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,472 (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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib 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 & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib carry?

About 11,472 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Town East & Palm over South Mesquite Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.