US Bridges

Long Creek RD over Long Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI North of Larkin RD · Structure no. 180570JJ0105001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Creek RD over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Long Creek RD over Long Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Creek RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.4 MI North of Larkin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77804, -96.55245
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Creek RD over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 445 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Creek RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Long Creek RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.