US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of Frio C/L · Structure no. 221420001708235

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location3.75 MI S of Frio C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.59209, -99.19369
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2013)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.