US Bridges

IH 35E Nbml over Timber Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602290

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
84,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbml over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbml over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 29 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 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 84,023 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,150 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Nbml
CrossesTimber Creek
Location1.10 MI NW of Dallas C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99754, -96.95503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,023 (2023)
Projected traffic107,150 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Nbml over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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

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

About 84,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbml 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 102 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbml over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.