US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of Elm Grove · Structure no. 180570GG0215001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,171
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,171 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.20 MI SW of Elm Grove
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96834, -96.55108
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,171 (2014)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,171 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.