US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Pond Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.55 MI N of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610019502075

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Sbfr over Pond 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesPond Creek
Location3.55 MI N of FM 455
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41827, -97.17616
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbfr over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr over Pond 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 Sbfr over Pond Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Pond Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.