US Bridges

IH 35 over Milam Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.45 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610019502067

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
77,293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Milam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Milam Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 77,293 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,800 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 273 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesMilam Creek
Location3.45 MI N of US 380
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28005, -97.17802
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width273 ft (83.2 m)
Roadway width169 ft (51.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,293 (2023)
Projected traffic76,800 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 35 over Milam Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 35 over Milam Creek 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 35 over Milam Creek carry?

About 77,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Milam Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 273 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Milam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.