US Bridges

IH 35 Efr over Jabonoso Creek

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 4.9 MI N of Webb C/L · Structure no. 221420001802135

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Efr over Jabonoso Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Efr over Jabonoso Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Efr
CrossesJabonoso Creek
Location4.9 MI N of Webb C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.09921, -99.33612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2013)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Efr over Jabonoso Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Efr over Jabonoso 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 Efr over Jabonoso Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Efr over Jabonoso Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Efr over Jabonoso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.