US Bridges

Millay Blvd over Long Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Towngate · Structure no. 180570B21000001

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millay Blvd over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Millay Blvd over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 47 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMillay Blvd
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Towngate
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86643, -96.65945
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2011)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Millay Blvd over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Millay Blvd 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Millay Blvd over Long Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Millay Blvd over Long Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Millay Blvd over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.