US Bridges

IH 635 Nbfr over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · MI S of Northwest HWY · Structure no. 180570237402510

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Nbfr over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 635 Nbfr over Long Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 29,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,400 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Nbfr
CrossesLong Branch Creek
LocationMI S of Northwest HWY
RouteState Highway 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86336, -96.6593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2010)
Projected traffic45,400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 IH 635 Nbfr over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Nbfr 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 October 2023.

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

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is IH 635 Nbfr over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Nbfr over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.