US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.5 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570019603462

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesFurneaux Creek
Location5.5 MI N of IH 635
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98162, -96.92917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Furneaux Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.