US Bridges

IH 35 over Love Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507465

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,317
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Love Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Love Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 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 6 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 62,317 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,700 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesLove Branch
Location1.25 MI S of FM 2268
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91662, -97.54782
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,317 (2020)
Projected traffic82,700 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Love Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH 35 over Love Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Love Branch carry?

About 62,317 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Love Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Love Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.