IH 35E over Richland Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Hill Cty Line · Structure no. 180710004808183
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,385
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over Richland Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 37,385 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35E over Richland 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35E over Richland Creek carry?
About 37,385 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E over Richland Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.