US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Spring Creek Road

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 2.6 MI S of FM 1306 · Structure no. 030490019501100

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Spring Creek Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Spring Creek Road in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 22,185 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,371 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesSpring Creek Road
Location2.6 MI S of FM 1306
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54896, -97.16608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,185 (2020)
Projected traffic44,371 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over Spring Creek Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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

About 22,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Spring Creek Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Spring Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.