US Bridges

IH 35 NB over Las Raices Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001802121

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,421
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over Las Raices Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 35 NB over Las Raices Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,421 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesLas Raices Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 133
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.25349, -99.29203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,421 (2019)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2036
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over Las Raices Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over Las 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 NB over Las Raices Creek carry?

About 10,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over Las Raices Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over Las Raices Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.