US Bridges

IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 180570237402421

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,280 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ramp C
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.1 MI N of US 175
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70527, -96.62318
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,280 (2013)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Ramp C over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory Creek carry?

About 12,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ramp C over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.