US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602459

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IH 35 Nbfr over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 14,221 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.10 MI N of RM 150
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00298, -97.86602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,221 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nbfr over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over Plum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over Plum Creek carry?

About 14,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over Plum Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.