US Bridges

FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of E Lp 289 · Structure no. 051520093301001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,202
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,202 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 835
CrossesNfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri
Location0.25 MI E of E Lp 289
RouteState Highway 835
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54889, -101.784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2020)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri carry?

About 4,202 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 835 over Nfk Dbl Mtn Fk Brazos Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.