US Bridges

The Falls DR over Long Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Tripp RD · Structure no. 180570LX0861001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Falls DR over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying The Falls DR over Long Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesThe Falls DR
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Tripp RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79783, -96.57056
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic500 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 The Falls DR over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Falls DR 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 The Falls DR over Long Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is The Falls DR over Long Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns The Falls DR over Long Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.