US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Pecan Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 5.1 MI S Oklahoma ST LN · Structure no. 030490019402004

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,645
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml over Pecan Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 33,645 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,290 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesPecan Creek
Location5.1 MI S Oklahoma ST LN
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65461, -97.15518
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,645 (2020)
Projected traffic67,290 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Pecan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml over Pecan Creek carry?

About 33,645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.