US Bridges

Century DR over Long Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Rowlett RD · Structure no. 180570LT7965001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century DR over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Century DR over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCentury DR
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Rowlett RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90083, -96.57319
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 inspectionJune 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Century DR over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century DR over Long 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Century DR over Long Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Century DR over Long Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Century DR over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.