US Bridges

SH 205 over Squabble Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SH 66 · Structure no. 181990045104018

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,732
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Squabble Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over Squabble Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,732 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,425 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 205
CrossesSquabble Creek
Location1.10 MI N of SH 66
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94793, -96.46182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,732 (2020)
Projected traffic30,425 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Squabble Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over Squabble 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Squabble Creek carry?

About 21,732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Squabble Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Squabble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.