US Bridges

Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1MI SE of Centerville · Structure no. 180570B21100001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,190 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
16,486
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 16,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2031. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFirewheel Pkwy
CrossesRowlett Creek
Location0.1MI SE of Centerville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93142, -96.59562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,486 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firewheel Pkwy 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 Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek carry?

About 16,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Firewheel Pkwy over Rowlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.