US Bridges

IH 35 over Campbell Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507721

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,833
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Campbell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Campbell Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 60,833 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,520 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesCampbell Branch
Location1.00 MI N of FM 2268
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94875, -97.53857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,833 (2020)
Projected traffic80,520 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 over Campbell Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over Campbell Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Campbell Branch carry?

About 60,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Campbell Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Campbell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.