US Bridges

Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Polk ST · Structure no. 180570J00935005

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,520
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Run RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Polk ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60428, -96.84342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,520 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Run RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 13,520 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.