US Bridges

W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of N Garland RD · Structure no. 180570B01735002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,033
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,033 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Campbell RD
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location0.70 MI E of N Garland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97929, -96.63009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,033 (2022)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Campbell RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 13,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W. Campbell RD over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.