IH 35 Ml over Bunton Branch
FairHays County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602106
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107,548
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Ml over Bunton Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Bunton Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 107,548 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,077 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Ml over Bunton Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is IH 35 Ml over Bunton 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 over Bunton Branch carry?
About 107,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Ml over Bunton Branch?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Ml over Bunton Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.