US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Hog Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808173

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,309
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Hog Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 24,309 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,430 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesHog Creek
Location1.2 MI S of SH 34
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17352, -96.91138
Functional classRural 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,309 (2023)
Projected traffic21,430 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB over Hog 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Hog Creek carry?

About 24,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Hog Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.