US Bridges

SH 205 over Brushy Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.24 MI NW of FM 550 · Structure no. 181990045101006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,172
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over Brushy Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18,172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,790 by 2037. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 205
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.24 MI NW of FM 550
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85053, -96.38998
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,172 (2022)
Projected traffic25,790 by 2037
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 205 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over Brushy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 18,172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.