US Bridges

LA Prada DR over Long Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709L2650005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,359
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Prada DR over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA Prada DR over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 11,359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,903 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Prada DR
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.05 MI SW of IH 635
RouteCity Street 114
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84325, -96.63538
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 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,359 (2019)
Projected traffic15,903 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 LA Prada DR over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is LA Prada DR 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 LA Prada DR over Long Branch carry?

About 11,359 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is LA Prada DR over Long Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns LA Prada DR over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.