US Bridges

IH-635 Wbml over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of US75 · Structure no. 180570237401556

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
593 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
96,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-635 Wbml over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-635 Wbml 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 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 96,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,100 by 2033. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-635 Wbml
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.2 MI W of US75
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92443, -96.78138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,500 (2013)
Projected traffic137,100 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IH-635 Wbml over White Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is IH-635 Wbml over White Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH-635 Wbml over White Rock Creek carry?

About 96,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH-635 Wbml over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns IH-635 Wbml over White Rock Creek?

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