US Bridges

IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.6 Miles NW of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610019601580

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
122,666
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 122,666 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesLynchburg Creek
Location1.6 Miles NW of FM 2181
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14819, -97.05729
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,666 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E over Lynchburg 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek carry?

About 122,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 35E over Lynchburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.