US Bridges

Ferguson RD over Long Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709F2360004

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,651
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson RD over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ferguson RD over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 22,651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,000 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFerguson RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.2 MI SW of IH 635
RouteCity Street 110
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85339, -96.65178
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,651 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Ferguson RD over Long 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson RD over Long Branch carry?

About 22,651 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ferguson RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.