US Bridges

IH 635 Ebfr over Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407362

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebfr over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebfr over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ebfr
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90663, -96.90891
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,424 (2023)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ebfr over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Ebfr over Farmers Branch 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 Ebfr over Farmers Branch carry?

About 2,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebfr over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebfr over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.