US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Spring Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490019501028

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Spring Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 26,003 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,005 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.2 MI S of FM 922
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47085, -97.16339
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,003 (2022)
Projected traffic39,005 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is IH 35 SB over Spring 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 over Spring Creek carry?

About 26,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.