US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.25 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202099

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
443 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
97,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 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 97,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,000 by 2040. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesFivemile Creek & Loop 12
Location3.25 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68761, -96.82281
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,000 (2020)
Projected traffic194,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 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 IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 carry?

About 97,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.