US Bridges

IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180570237401542

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 221,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265,200 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesIH635 Ebfr
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1 MI W of US 75
RouteState Highway 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92367, -96.78131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221,000 (2011)
Projected traffic265,200 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH635 Ebfr over White Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek carry?

About 221,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH635 Ebfr over White Rock Creek?

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