US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060001602430

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,912 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesBunton Branch
Location0.3 MI S of FM 1626
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01741, -97.85822
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,595 (2023)
Projected traffic46,912 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbfr over Bunton Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch carry?

About 27,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Bunton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.