US Bridges

US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.00 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 WB FR
CrossesLong Creek Branch
Location5.00 MI E of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78224, -96.54393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2022)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB FR over Long Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.