US Bridges

IH 635 WB over Grapevine Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 7.4 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407348

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,751
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 WB over Grapevine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 WB over Grapevine Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 46 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 47,751 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,502 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 635 WB
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location7.4 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94164, -97.01386
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,751 (2020)
Projected traffic95,502 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 WB over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 635 WB over Grapevine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 WB over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 47,751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 WB over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 WB over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.