US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of NE Pkwy · Structure no. 180570B08946003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,875
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch 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 8,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI NE of NE Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9453, -96.59245
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,875 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.