US Bridges

IH 35 over Hoolia Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740001503569

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
82,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Hoolia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Hoolia Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 82,643 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,000 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesHoolia Creek
Location0.25 MI S of SH 7
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29128, -97.25481
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,643 (2023)
Projected traffic85,000 by 2036
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 over Hoolia Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over Hoolia 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Hoolia Creek carry?

About 82,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Hoolia Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Hoolia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.