US Bridges

IH 35W over N Graveyard Br

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of FM 2449 · Structure no. 180610008113104

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,555
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over N Graveyard Br is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over N Graveyard Br 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 48,555 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,100 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W
CrossesN Graveyard Br
Location3.10 MI S of FM 2449
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13363, -97.20544
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,555 (2020)
Projected traffic56,100 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Graveyard Br built?

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

What condition is IH 35W over N Graveyard Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W over N Graveyard Br carry?

About 48,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over N Graveyard Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 35W over N Graveyard Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.