US Bridges

IH 35 over Mt Springs Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of IH 35E/IH 35W · Structure no. 091100001424491

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Mt Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Mt Springs Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 81,594 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,993 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesMt Springs Creek
Location0.1 MI S of IH 35E/IH 35W
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0492, -97.09469
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic81,594 (2023)
Projected traffic98,993 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Mt Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IH 35 over Mt Springs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Mt Springs Creek carry?

About 81,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Mt Springs Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Mt Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.