US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Timber Creek Relief

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602252

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Timber Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Timber Creek Relief in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1983, 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 5,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,660 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesTimber Creek Relief
Location2.90 MI NW of Dallas C/L
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01432, -96.97968
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2013)
Projected traffic7,660 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Nbfr over Timber Creek Relief built?

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

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

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Timber Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.