US Bridges

Lawson RD over Long Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Scyene RD · Structure no. 180570JJ0120001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson RD over Long Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawson RD over Long Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLawson RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Scyene RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75543, -96.51965
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Lawson RD over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lawson RD over Long Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lawson RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.