US Bridges

Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Belt Line · Structure no. 180570N00668001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMercury RD
CrossesS Mesquite Creek Trib
Location0.50 MI NE of Belt Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71731, -96.5805
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 inspectionJune 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercury RD 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 Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Mercury RD over S Mesquite Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.