US Bridges

IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 1306 · Structure no. 030490019501228

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5 in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesScott Creek Trib 5
Location2.2 MI S of FM 1306
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5553, -97.16618
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2022)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure10
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5 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 over Scott Creek Trib 5 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Scott Creek Trib 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.