US Bridges

Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570296406464

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,785 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
49,578
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49,578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,800 by 2032. The structure is 3,785 ft (1,153.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt WB
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location1.1 MI E of SH 78
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94921, -96.59682
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,785 ft (1,153.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,578 (2018)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 49,578 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 3,785 ft (1,153.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt WB over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.