US Bridges

Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Webb Chapel · Structure no. 180570G00745001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
921
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek is a concrete frame carrying Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 921 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongmeade DR
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Webb Chapel
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93135, -96.87784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2022)
Projected traffic1,653 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Longmeade DR over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.