US Bridges

Kirby RD over Long Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of Chaha RD · Structure no. 1805709K5300001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,135
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirby RD over Long Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirby RD over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,989 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKirby RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.25 MI NE of Chaha RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88418, -96.5599
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,135 (2019)
Projected traffic2,989 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kirby RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirby RD over Long Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kirby RD over Long Branch carry?

About 2,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kirby RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Kirby RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.