US Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.35 MI NE of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514372

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns 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 66,808 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,859 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB Ml
CrossesPepper Crk/U-Turns
Location1.35 MI NE of FM 93
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06745, -97.42751
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,808 (2023)
Projected traffic90,859 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns built?

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

What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns carry?

About 66,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over Pepper Crk/U-Turns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.