US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Pecan Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 5.1 MI S of Oklahoma · Structure no. 030490019402014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,420
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 SB 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 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,790 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesPecan Creek
Location5.1 MI S of Oklahoma
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6547, -97.15564
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2013)
Projected traffic4,790 by 2033
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 SB FR over Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 SB FR 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 SB FR over Pecan Creek carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.