US Bridges

Avenue K over Rowlett Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Chapparal RD · Structure no. 180430C01980017

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,788
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue K over Rowlett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue K over Rowlett Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 17,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,870 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue K
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Chapparal RD
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07082, -96.68387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,788 (2019)
Projected traffic29,870 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue K over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue K 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue K over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 17,788 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Avenue K over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue K over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.