US Bridges

IH 35W Efr over N Chambers Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 021270001404267

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Efr over N Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Efr over N Chambers Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W Efr
CrossesN Chambers Creek
Location2.5 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38539, -97.20685
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2024)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$565,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Efr over N Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W Efr over N Chambers 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 Efr over N Chambers Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Efr over N Chambers Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Efr over N Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.