US Bridges

IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202051

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35E NB to LP12WB 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH35E NB to LP12WB
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location3.2 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68808, -96.82157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile Creek built?

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

What condition is IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH35E NB to LP12WB over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.