US Bridges

IH 35W Sbml over Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 4.18 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 021270001404058

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21,969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Sbml over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Sbml over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 21,969 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,980 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W Sbml
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.18 MI S of US 67
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3613, -97.19938
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,969 (2023)
Projected traffic28,980 by 2040
Trucks27%
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 Sbml over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 35W Sbml over Turkey 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 Sbml over Turkey Creek carry?

About 21,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Sbml over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Sbml over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.