US Bridges

IH 35E Sbml over Timber Creek Relief

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602251

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
70,035
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbml over Timber Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbml over Timber Creek Relief in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 42 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 70,035 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,150 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Sbml
CrossesTimber Creek Relief
Location2.90 MI NW of Dallas C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01441, -96.98065
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,035 (2019)
Projected traffic107,150 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Sbml over Timber Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH 35E Sbml over Timber Creek Relief 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 Sbml over Timber Creek Relief carry?

About 70,035 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbml over Timber Creek Relief?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbml over Timber Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.