US Bridges

Pleasant Run RD over Keller Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Jefferson · Structure no. 180570M00850011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,427
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run RD over Keller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Run RD over Keller Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 6,427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run RD
CrossesKeller Branch
Location0.02 MI W of Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60398, -96.75359
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,427 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 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 Pleasant Run RD over Keller Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Pleasant Run 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 February 2023.

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

About 6,427 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant Run RD over Keller Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run RD over Keller Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.