US Bridges

Jefferson RD over Keller Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Pleasant Run · Structure no. 180570M00530001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over Keller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson RD over Keller Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,038 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesKeller Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Pleasant Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60251, -96.75344
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2019)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Jefferson RD over Keller Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson RD over Keller Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson RD over Keller Branch carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jefferson RD over Keller Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jefferson RD over Keller Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.