US Bridges

Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Alma DR · Structure no. 180430F00165003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,030
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 16,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesExchange Pkwy
CrossesRowlett Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI W of Alma DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11546, -96.7042
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic16,030 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib carry?

About 16,030 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Exchange Pkwy over Rowlett Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.