US Bridges

IH 35 over Rocky Branch

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 1242 · Structure no. 091100001407531

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,863
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Rocky Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 79,863 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,538 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.3 MI S of FM 1242
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88161, -97.08237
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,863 (2023)
Projected traffic97,538 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over Rocky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 79,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.