US Bridges

N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570LO4717001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesN Longhorn DR
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.5 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6259, -96.81412
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns N Longhorn DR over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.