SH 66 over Rowlett Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570000903321
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,200 ft
- 30 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,263
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 66 over Rowlett Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 66 over Rowlett Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 48 years old, older 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 37,263 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,120 by 2033. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 66 over Rowlett Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SH 66 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 66 over Rowlett Creek carry?
About 37,263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 66 over Rowlett Creek?
The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns SH 66 over Rowlett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.