US Bridges

IH 35W NB over Quill Miller Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 3.9 MI S of Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270001403240

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,901
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over Quill Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W NB over Quill Miller 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 34,901 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,200 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesQuill Miller Creek
Location3.9 MI S of Renfro ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49467, -97.28574
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,901 (2023)
Projected traffic32,200 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 NB over Quill Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W NB over Quill Miller 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 NB over Quill Miller Creek carry?

About 34,901 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB over Quill Miller Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB over Quill Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.