US Bridges

IH 635 Hov over US 75 & Cw Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · High Five Interchange · Structure no. 180570237401486

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,176 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
43,990
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Hov over US 75 & Cw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Hov over US 75 & 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 43,990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,980 by 2040. The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Hov
CrossesUS 75 & Cw Creek
LocationHigh Five Interchange
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92412, -96.76369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 length1,176 ft (358.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,990 (2020)
Projected traffic87,980 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Hov over US 75 & Cw Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Hov over US 75 & 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 Hov over US 75 & Cw Creek carry?

About 43,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Hov over US 75 & Cw Creek?

The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Hov over US 75 & Cw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).