US Bridges

IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.35 MI NE of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514353

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 375 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB & SB Frs
CrossesPepper Creek
Location1.35 MI NE of FM 93
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06728, -97.42712
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width375 ft (114.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2010)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 375 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB & SB Frs over Pepper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.