US Bridges

IH 35W over Hayden Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 916 · Structure no. 021270001422296

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Hayden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W over Hayden 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 38,655 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,170 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W
CrossesHayden Creek
Location1.4 MI S of FM 916
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25306, -97.1617
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic38,655 (2023)
Projected traffic38,170 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Hayden Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W over Hayden 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 over Hayden Creek carry?

About 38,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Hayden Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35W over Hayden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.