US Bridges

Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of FM 550 · Structure no. 181990AA0156001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDowell RD
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.10 MI NW of FM 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87056, -96.3731
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2019)
Projected traffic780 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dowell RD over Hackberry 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 Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dowell RD over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.