US Bridges

Langdon RD over Whites Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Jj Lemmon RD · Structure no. 1805709L2350001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langdon RD over Whites Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Langdon RD over Whites Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLangdon RD
CrossesWhites Branch
Location0.6 MI W of Jj Lemmon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65368, -96.73816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Langdon RD over Whites Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langdon RD over Whites 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Langdon RD over Whites Branch carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Langdon RD over Whites Branch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Langdon RD over Whites Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.