US Bridges

IH 35W over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of Johnson Cl · Structure no. 091100001423288

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Cottonwood 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 5 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 36,787 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,288 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.7 MI S of Johnson Cl
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21283, -97.14817
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,787 (2023)
Projected traffic46,288 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W over Cottonwood 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 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 36,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.