US Bridges

US 80 over Long Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.05 MI of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502401

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
84,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Long Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84,339 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,075 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesLong Creek
Location4.05 MI of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78484, -96.55946
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 structure9
Traffic directionOne-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 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 US 80 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Long Creek carry?

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

How long is US 80 over Long Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 80 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.