US Bridges

Miller Road over Long Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Rowlett RD · Structure no. 180570T00315020

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,527
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Road over Long Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 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 13,527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.01 MI E of Rowlett RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89388, -96.56905
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,527 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Miller Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Road over Long Branch carry?

About 13,527 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Miller Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Miller Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.