US Bridges

IH 35W Sbfr over Johnson Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270001403237

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Sbfr over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W Sbfr over Johnson Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W Sbfr
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.8 MI S of Renfro ST
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50642, -97.29749
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W Sbfr 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 Sbfr over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Sbfr over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35W Sbfr over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.