US Bridges

IH 35W over Pamela Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Tarrant Cl · Structure no. 180610008113074

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,914
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Pamela Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Pamela Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older 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 68,914 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,220 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIH 35W
CrossesPamela Branch
Location0.20 MI N of Tarrant Cl
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99364, -97.29853
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,914 (2019)
Projected traffic69,220 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Pamela Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 35W over Pamela Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W over Pamela Branch carry?

About 68,914 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Pamela Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Pamela Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.