US Bridges

IH 35 NB over FM 286

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100001424472

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,499
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over FM 286 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over FM 286 in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 29,499 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,119 by 2039. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesFM 286
Location0.6 MI N of SH 22
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01711, -97.09556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,499 (2019)
Projected traffic41,119 by 2039
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over FM 286 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over FM 286 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB over FM 286 carry?

About 29,499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over FM 286?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over FM 286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.