US Bridges

SH 205 over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.24 MI SE of FM 549 · Structure no. 181990045101017

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 205 over Long Branch Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,578 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,790 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 205
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location0.24 MI SE of FM 549
RouteState Highway 205
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87521, -96.4213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,578 (2023)
Projected traffic25,790 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 205 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 22,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.