US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 6.00 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610019502072

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location6.00 MI N of US 380
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31728, -97.17954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2013)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.