US Bridges

Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Cartwright RD · Structure no. 180570C03210001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,999
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,999 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long.

CarriesWilkinson RD
CrossesS Mesquite Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Cartwright RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73601, -96.59206
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,999 (2013)
Projected traffic9,999 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkinson RD over S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek carry?

About 9,999 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wilkinson RD over S Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.