US Bridges

FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430013512084

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 years old, older 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 32,821 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,615 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3537
CrossesWest Rowlett Creek
Location1.95 MI E of SH 289
RouteState Highway 3537
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1526, -96.76968
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,821 (2023)
Projected traffic30,615 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek carry?

About 32,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3537 over West Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.