US Bridges

Northwest HWY W over Long Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570B08128004

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,441
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest HWY W over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Northwest HWY W over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 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 18,441 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNorthwest HWY W
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.1 MI E of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8641, -96.65929
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,441 (2019)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 Northwest HWY W over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Northwest HWY W 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 Northwest HWY W over Long Branch carry?

About 18,441 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northwest HWY W over Long Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Northwest HWY W over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.