IH 35E SB over Joes Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 2.9 MI NW of Mockingbird · Structure no. 180570019603279
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,723
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E SB over Joes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 53,723 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,030 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35E SB over Joes 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 Joes Creek carry?
About 53,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E SB over Joes Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E SB over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.