US Bridges

Dewitt RD over Long Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570G00130001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewitt RD over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dewitt RD over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDewitt RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.2 MI N of SH 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97999, -96.59638
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Dewitt RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewitt RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dewitt RD over Long Branch carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dewitt RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Dewitt RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.