US Bridges

Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of 14th ST · Structure no. 180430C02265015

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,379
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,740 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Rios Blvd
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location0.55 MI N of 14th ST
RouteCity Street 20
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02228, -96.65109
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,379 (2019)
Projected traffic11,740 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Rios Blvd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 11,379 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Los Rios Blvd over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.