US Bridges

FM 2959 over IH 35E

Good

Hill County, Texas · 2.7 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 091100004809528

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2959 over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2959 over IH 35E in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2039. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2959
CrossesIH 35E
Location2.7 MI NE of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2959
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07783, -97.05505
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2019)
Projected traffic265 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 2959 over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2959 over IH 35E 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2959 over IH 35E carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2959 over IH 35E?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2959 over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.