US Bridges

IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603036

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
148,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 148,058 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 262,630 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Ml & FR
CrossesCrooks Branch
Location1.7 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93081, -96.90137
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,058 (2020)
Projected traffic262,630 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 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 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch carry?

About 148,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35E Ml & FR over Crooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.