US Bridges

IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
202,743
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 202,743 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 405,486 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 Ml
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location1.35 MI N of IH 30
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84262, -96.63395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 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 traffic202,743 (2020)
Projected traffic405,486 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Ml over Long Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 202,743 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 635 Ml over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.