US Bridges

IH 35W Efr over N Fork Chambers Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 3.35 MI N of FM 2258 · Structure no. 021270001404275

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Efr over N Fork Chambers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W Efr over N Fork 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 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W Efr
CrossesN Fork Chambers Creek
Location3.35 MI N of FM 2258
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34549, -97.19351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic562 (2023)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35W Efr over N Fork Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.