US Bridges

Lp 138 over IH 35

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610019502052

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,697
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 138 over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 138 over IH 35 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 7,697 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2028. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 138
CrossesIH 35
Location1.15 MI S of FM 455
RouteState Highway 138
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35035, -97.18195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,697 (2023)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 138 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Lp 138 over IH 35 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 Lp 138 over IH 35 carry?

About 7,697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Lp 138 over IH 35?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 138 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.