US Bridges

US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of FM 2170 · Structure no. 180430004706300

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
80,567
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 80,567 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,793 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75 Sbml
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location1.90 MI S of FM 2170
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07558, -96.6864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,567 (2018)
Projected traffic112,793 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 80,567 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 Sbml over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.