US Bridges

IH 635 Wfr over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 180570237402094

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wfr over Hickory Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Wfr over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,580 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Wfr
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.25 MI N of US 175
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.707, -96.62373
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2011)
Projected traffic17,580 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Wfr over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Wfr over Hickory 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Wfr over Hickory Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wfr over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Wfr over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.