US Bridges

IH 35 over Indian Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of Lp 410 · Structure no. 150150001709113

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Indian Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 49,352 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,158 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.90 MI NE of Lp 410
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32498, -98.59642
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,352 (2022)
Projected traffic64,158 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is IH 35 over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Indian Creek carry?

About 49,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.