US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 4.2 MI S of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602037

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126,784
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 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 126,784 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 228,211 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 Ml & Sbfr
CrossesYarrington Branch
Location4.2 MI S of RM 150
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93084, -97.88878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,784 (2023)
Projected traffic228,211 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch carry?

About 126,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & Sbfr over Yarrington Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.