US Bridges

IH 35E Efr over Hog Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808110

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Efr over Hog Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Efr over Hog Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Efr
CrossesHog Creek
Location1.2 MI S of SH 34
RouteState Highway 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17302, -96.91096
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Efr over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Efr over Hog 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 Efr over Hog Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Efr over Hog Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Efr over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.