US Bridges

Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of N Cedar Hill · Structure no. 180570S00041001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPioneer TR
CrossesBentle Branch
Location0.1 MI E of N Cedar Hill
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59581, -96.95045
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer TR over Bentle Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.