FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary
FairCollin County, Texas · 2.9 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430235101010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,264
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 35 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 20,264 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,441 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary carry?
About 20,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2478 SB over Rowlett Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.