US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202094

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,956
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,956 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,688 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location3.6 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58945, -96.82201
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,956 (2023)
Projected traffic5,688 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 7,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.