US Bridges

IH 35E Sbfr over Timber Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602224

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbfr over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbfr over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 14,460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,780 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Sbfr
CrossesTimber Creek
Location1.10 MI NW of Dallas C/L
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99687, -96.95562
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,460 (2013)
Projected traffic20,780 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Sbfr over Timber 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Sbfr over Timber Creek carry?

About 14,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbfr over Timber Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbfr over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.