US Bridges

SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100001424063

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35 in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,056 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2039. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 81 Dir Conn
CrossesIH 35
Location2.8 MI S of SH 22
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96808, -97.11883
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,056 (2023)
Projected traffic4,197 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35 carry?

About 2,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 81 Dir Conn over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.