US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.5 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603064

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Hutton Branch is a concrete slab carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 68 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 12,835 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,990 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesHutton Branch
Location3.5 MI NW of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95599, -96.91177
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,835 (2023)
Projected traffic14,990 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 35E Nbfr over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IH 35E Nbfr over Hutton 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 Nbfr over Hutton Branch carry?

About 12,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.