US Bridges

US 80 over Long Creek Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.00 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502084

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Long Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Long Creek Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 84,339 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,075 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesLong Creek Branch
Location5.00 MI E of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7819, -96.54379
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,339 (2022)
Projected traffic118,075 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Long Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 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 over Long Creek Branch carry?

About 84,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Long Creek Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Long Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.