US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Crager Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.55 MI N of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610019502080

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,052
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Crager Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml over Crager 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 62,052 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,940 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesCrager Creek
Location1.55 MI N of FM 455
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38998, -97.17689
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width6 ft (1.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,052 (2023)
Projected traffic64,940 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ml over Crager Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Crager 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 Ml over Crager Creek carry?

About 62,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Crager Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Crager Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.