US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of FM 306 · Structure no. 150460001604012

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112,918
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 92 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 112,918 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,840 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 269 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesWater Hole Creek
Location3.5 MI NE of FM 306
RouteInterstate 35
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7717, -98.0403
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 inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width269 ft (82 m)
Roadway width194 ft (59.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,918 (2020)
Projected traffic106,840 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure10
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek carry?

About 112,918 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 269 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over Water Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.