US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over Dry Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 3.5 MI SW of FM 725 · Structure no. 150460001605062

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over Dry Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132,036 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,560 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 271 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of FM 725
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67042, -98.15982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width271 ft (82.7 m)
Roadway width224 ft (68.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,036 (2023)
Projected traffic155,560 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure13
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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & FR over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 132,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 271 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.