US Bridges

E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 2.05 MI E of Shiloh RD · Structure no. 180430C04335001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,026
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 35,026 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,480 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 14th St-Fm 544
CrossesRowlett Creek Tributary
Location2.05 MI E of Shiloh RD
RouteState Highway 544
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01115, -96.62971
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,026 (2023)
Projected traffic43,480 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 14th St-Fm 544 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary carry?

About 35,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E 14th St-Fm 544 over Rowlett Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.