US Bridges

Firewheel Pkwy over Rough Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.57 MI SE of Centerville · Structure no. 180570B21100002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,486
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firewheel Pkwy over Rough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Firewheel Pkwy over Rough 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 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 16,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirewheel Pkwy
CrossesRough Creek
Location0.57 MI SE of Centerville
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92979, -96.58806
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,486 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Rough Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is Firewheel Pkwy over Rough Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Firewheel Pkwy over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.