US Bridges

IH 35W SB over Island Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Johnson Cl · Structure no. 091100001423285

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over Island Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB over Island Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,327 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,703 by 2038. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Johnson Cl
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24223, -97.15839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,327 (2023)
Projected traffic24,703 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 35W SB over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W SB over Island 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W SB over Island Creek carry?

About 19,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over Island Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.