US Bridges

IH 635 Ebml over Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407384

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebml over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebml over Farmers Branch 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 87,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,555 by 2040. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ebml
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location1.0 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90736, -96.91458
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,761 (2023)
Projected traffic156,555 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ebml over Farmers Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Ebml 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Ebml over Farmers Branch carry?

About 87,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebml over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebml over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.