US Bridges

IH 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of FM 1515 · Structure no. 180610008113097

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,418
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,720 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W Sbml
CrossesHickory Crk
Location2.10 MI S of FM 1515
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17613, -97.17871
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,418 (2019)
Projected traffic30,720 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sbml over Hickory Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk 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 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk carry?

About 27,418 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Sbml over Hickory Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.