US Bridges

Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Houston Sch · Structure no. 180570M00850009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,365
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 22,365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,700 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run RD
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.10 MI E of Houston Sch
RouteCity Street 257
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60423, -96.80372
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,365 (2014)
Projected traffic6,700 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Run RD over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch carry?

About 22,365 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run RD over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.