US Bridges

IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 35E · Structure no. 091100001423307

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

About this bridge

IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk 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 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 36,338 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,200 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W
CrossesBr Little Hackberry Crk
Location0.8 MI N of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06262, -97.09753
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.
Culvert6 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 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 length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk built?

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

What condition is IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk 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 Br Little Hackberry Crk carry?

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

How long is IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Br Little Hackberry Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.