US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.65 MI SW of Collin C/L · Structure no. 180570GG0215002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 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 Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek Relief in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesMuddy Creek Relief
Location1.65 MI SW of Collin C/L
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96662, -96.55321
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek Relief?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Muddy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.