US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.2 Mi. SW of FM 1237 · Structure no. 090140001504595

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr Drwy
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2 Mi. SW of FM 1237
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17612, -97.31639
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood 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 IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr Drwy over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.