Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Mckenzie RD · Structure no. 180570LQ5334001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Cavern DR over S Mesquite Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.