US Bridges

IH 35 E over Waxahachie Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710004804520

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,719
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 E over Waxahachie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 E over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,719 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,976 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 E
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of US 287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40502, -96.87299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,719 (2018)
Projected traffic76,976 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and 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 35 E over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 E over Waxahachie 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 February 2024.

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

About 59,719 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 E over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 E over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.