US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100001424468

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,204
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 76,204 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,237 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml & Nbfr
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI N of SH 22
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01323, -97.09561
Functional classUrban 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,204 (2023)
Projected traffic82,237 by 2039
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure9
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 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 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain 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 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain carry?

About 76,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & Nbfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.