US Bridges

IH 35W NB over FM 67

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of Johnson Cl · Structure no. 091100001423286

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,766
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over FM 67 is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35W NB over FM 67 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 17,766 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,144 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesFM 67
Location1.5 MI S of Johnson Cl
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23026, -97.15395
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,766 (2019)
Projected traffic23,144 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W NB over FM 67 built?

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

What condition is IH 35W NB over FM 67 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35W NB over FM 67 carry?

About 17,766 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB over FM 67?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB over FM 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.