US Bridges

John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of SH 66 · Structure no. 181990C00377002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
454 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,682
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,682 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn King Blvd NB
CrossesPhelps Creek
Location0.90 MI N of SH 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95025, -96.44287
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,682 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is John King Blvd NB over Phelps 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 John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek carry?

About 6,682 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns John King Blvd NB over Phelps Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.