US Bridges

Collins RD over Long Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 180570JJ0055005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
112 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins RD over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Collins RD over Long Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollins RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78924, -96.56167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2011)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Collins RD over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins RD over Long 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 Collins RD over Long Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collins RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Collins RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.