US Bridges

Freeport Pkwy over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 6.8 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570237407401

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
603 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,122
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Pkwy over IH 635 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport Pkwy over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 19,122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,883 by 2040. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport Pkwy
CrossesIH 635
Location6.8 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93399, -97.00826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,122 (2019)
Projected traffic16,883 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeport Pkwy over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeport Pkwy over IH 635 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 Freeport Pkwy over IH 635 carry?

About 19,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Pkwy over IH 635?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport Pkwy over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.