US Bridges

Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570KK0203001

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,722
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 46 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 3,722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.2 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 79576
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61079, -96.68506
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,722 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 3,722 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.