US Bridges

Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of FM 2478 · Structure no. 180430J00520010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinding Creek DR
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of FM 2478
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18426, -96.73383
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2009)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Creek DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Creek DR over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.