US Bridges

IH 35W Sbfr over Quill Miller Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 3.9 MI S of Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270001403241

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Sbfr over Quill Miller Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Sbfr 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 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W Sbfr
CrossesQuill Miller Creek
Location3.9 MI S of Renfro ST
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49405, -97.28587
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Sbfr over Quill Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W Sbfr over Quill Miller 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W Sbfr over Quill Miller Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Sbfr over Quill Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.