US Bridges

FM 2478 over Rowlett Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430235101011

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2478 over Rowlett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 2478 over Rowlett Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30,693 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,881 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2478
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location3.7 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 2478
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17726, -96.73279
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,693 (2022)
Projected traffic30,881 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 FM 2478 over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2478 over 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 2478 over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 30,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2478 over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2478 over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.