US Bridges

IH 35W over Whitfield Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 6.0 MI N of IH 35E · Structure no. 091100001423551

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Whitfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Whitfield Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long.

CarriesIH 35W
CrossesWhitfield Creek
Location6.0 MI N of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13499, -97.12068
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Whitfield Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is IH 35W over Whitfield Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Whitfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.