US Bridges

Tripp RD over North Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Beltline RD · Structure no. 180570C02980001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
273 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,463
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tripp RD over North Mesquite Creek is a concrete other carrying Tripp RD over North Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTripp RD
CrossesNorth Mesquite Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Beltline RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79768, -96.59668
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,463 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tripp RD over North Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,463 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tripp RD over North Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Tripp RD over North Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.