IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of Mockingbird · Structure no. 180570019603268
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,368
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 64,368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,080 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is IH 35E SB over Bachman 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek carry?
About 64,368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E SB over Bachman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.