US Bridges

IH 35 over Trlica Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of FM 1242 · Structure no. 091100001407066

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79,390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Trlica Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Trlica Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 79,390 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,769 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesTrlica Creek
Location2.3 MI N of FM 1242
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91527, -97.09559
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic79,390 (2023)
Projected traffic97,769 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Trlica Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 35 over Trlica Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Trlica Creek carry?

About 79,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Trlica Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Trlica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.