US Bridges

IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of IH 35E · Structure no. 091100001423304

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 36,338 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,200 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesIH 35W
CrossesLittle Hackberry Creek
Location2.3 MI N of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08316, -97.10454
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,338 (2023)
Projected traffic49,200 by 2039
Trucks30%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek carry?

About 36,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Little Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.