US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 5.0 MI N of FM 1242 · Structure no. 091100001407068

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

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml over Four Mile 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location5.0 MI N of FM 1242
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95132, -97.11286
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 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml over Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Ml over Four Mile 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 Ml over Four Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 35 Ml over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.