US Bridges

IH 635 over Floyd Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180570237401049

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
204,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 over Floyd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 635 over Floyd Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 5 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 204,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 408,400 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635
CrossesFloyd Branch
Location0.90 MI E of US 75
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92051, -96.74999
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,200 (2020)
Projected traffic408,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IH 635 over Floyd Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is IH 635 over Floyd Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 over Floyd Branch carry?

About 204,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 over Floyd Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 635 over Floyd Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.