US Bridges

IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · High Five Interchange · Structure no. 180570237401459

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,182 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
107,463
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw 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 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 107,463 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,926 by 2040. The structure is 1,182 ft (360.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Wbml
CrossesUS 75 and Cw Creek
LocationHigh Five Interchange
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92447, -96.7638
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,182 ft (360.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,463 (2020)
Projected traffic214,926 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw Creek carry?

About 107,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw Creek?

The structure is 1,182 ft (360.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Wbml over US 75 and Cw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.