US Bridges

Granite Falls over Long Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of the Falls DR · Structure no. 180570LX0851001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite Falls over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Granite Falls over Long Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGranite Falls
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.1 MI W of the Falls DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80128, -96.57198
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Granite Falls over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite Falls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Granite Falls over Long Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Granite Falls over Long Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Granite Falls over Long Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.