US Bridges

IH 35 E SB over White Rock Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 1.15 MI SE of FM 934 · Structure no. 091100004809531

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 E SB over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 E SB over White Rock Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25,118 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,599 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 E SB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.15 MI SE of FM 934
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0945, -97.02608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,118 (2023)
Projected traffic22,599 by 2039
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 E SB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 E SB over White Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 E SB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 25,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 E SB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 E SB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.