US Bridges

US 80 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.10 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502121

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Ebfr
CrossesLong Creek Branch
Location5.10 MI E of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78105, -96.54222
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2022)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Ebfr over Long Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.