US Bridges

IH 35 over 1st Raices Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001802008

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,419
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over 1st Raices Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over 1st Raices Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 16,419 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,590 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 310 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
Crosses1st Raices Creek
Location1.80 MI S of FM 133
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.25476, -99.29179
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width310 ft (94.5 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,419 (2020)
Projected traffic24,590 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure8
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 35 over 1st Raices Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 35 over 1st Raices 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over 1st Raices Creek carry?

About 16,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over 1st Raices Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 310 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over 1st Raices Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.