US Bridges

Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Sunrise RD · Structure no. 180570KK0205003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Sunrise RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60372, -96.70243
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Run RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood 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 April 2023.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.