US Bridges

Pleasant Run RD over Bentle Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 180570S00055004

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,138
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run RD over Bentle Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Run RD over Bentle Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 12,138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run RD
CrossesBentle Branch
Location0.6 MI W of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60443, -96.94362
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,138 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Run RD over Bentle Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pleasant Run RD over Bentle 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 May 2023.

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

About 12,138 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant Run RD over Bentle Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pleasant Run RD over Bentle Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.