US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Weaver Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 6.00 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610019502071

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Weaver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Weaver 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 37,096 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,840 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location6.00 MI N of US 380
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31692, -97.18008
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,096 (2023)
Projected traffic36,840 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 35 Sbml over Weaver Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Weaver 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 Sbml over Weaver Creek carry?

About 37,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.