US Bridges

Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.2 MI NE of Belt LN RD · Structure no. 1805709R7544004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,289
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,867 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRowlett RD NB
CrossesLake Ray Hubbard
Location2.2 MI NE of Belt LN RD
RouteCity Street 330
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86909, -96.57133
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,289 (2022)
Projected traffic13,867 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard 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 Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard carry?

About 6,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rowlett RD NB over Lake Ray Hubbard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.