US Bridges

Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of NE Pkwy · Structure no. 180570B08946005

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,555 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2031. The structure is 1,555 ft (474 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley WB
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of NE Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94408, -96.59424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,555 ft (474 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2011)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 1,555 ft (474 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley WB over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.