US Bridges

Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of Abrams ST · Structure no. 022200C03811001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,412
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,412 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMesquite ST
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Abrams ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72438, -97.10447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,412 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek carry?

About 7,412 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mesquite ST over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.