US Bridges

Northwest DR over Long Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570C02150003

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,558
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest DR over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Northwest DR over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, 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 12,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2027. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwest DR
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.8 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8392, -96.62226
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,558 (2019)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northwest DR over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Northwest 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Northwest DR over Long Branch carry?

About 12,558 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northwest DR over Long Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Northwest DR over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.