US Bridges

IH 35 over Chucareto Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 221420001802014

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,311
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Chucareto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Chucareto Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 96 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 5 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 17,311 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,320 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 305 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesChucareto Creek
Location1.60 MI N of SH 44
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.27528, -99.28529
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width305 ft (93.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,311 (2020)
Projected traffic24,320 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 Chucareto Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is IH 35 over Chucareto 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 Chucareto Creek carry?

About 17,311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Chucareto Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 305 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Chucareto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.