US Bridges

IH 35E NB FR over Fivemile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB FR over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB FR over Fivemile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,102 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,799 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E NB FR
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location3.2 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68798, -96.82123
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,102 (2023)
Projected traffic5,799 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 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 NB FR over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB FR over Fivemile 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 NB FR over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 5,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB FR over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB FR over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.