US Bridges

Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of Belt LN RD · Structure no. 180570B09670001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRowlett RD
CrossesMeyers Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of Belt LN RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84856, -96.59244
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2011)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rowlett RD over Meyers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.