US Bridges

IH 35W over Johnson Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270001403050

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
69,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Johnson Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 years old, older 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 69,802 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,410 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.8 MI S of Renfro ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5066, -97.29709
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,802 (2023)
Projected traffic64,410 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is IH 35W over Johnson Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W over Johnson Creek carry?

About 69,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.