US Bridges

FM 2959 over IH 35W

FairPosted for load

Hill County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of IH 35E · Structure no. 091100001423303

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2959 over IH 35W is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM 2959 over IH 35W in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 783 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2959
CrossesIH 35W
Location3.4 MI N of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09809, -97.10879
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2023)
Projected traffic759 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2959 over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2959 over IH 35W 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 FM 2959 over IH 35W carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2959 over IH 35W?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2959 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.