US Bridges

IH 635 SB over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 180570237402096

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
72,068
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 SB over Hickory Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 SB over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 72,068 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,010 by 2033. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 SB
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.2 MI N of US 175
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70645, -96.62348
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,068 (2019)
Projected traffic86,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 SB over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 635 SB 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 SB over Hickory Creek carry?

About 72,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 SB over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 SB over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.