US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 1102 · Structure no. 150460001604056

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,800 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesYork Creek Branch
Location0.2 MI N of FM 1102
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79446, -98.02152
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2020)
Projected traffic108,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch 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 York Creek Branch carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over York Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.