IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek
PoorDenton County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610019502053
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 984 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 36,220 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,840 by 2033. The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek carry?
About 36,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.