US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Pecan Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 5.1 MI S of Oklahoma · Structure no. 030490019402013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,354
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB FR over Pecan Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,354 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,096 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesPecan Creek
Location5.1 MI S of Oklahoma
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65449, -97.15456
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,354 (2020)
Projected traffic6,096 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NB FR over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB FR over Pecan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB FR over Pecan Creek carry?

About 4,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.