US Bridges

IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.13 MI N of FM 3149 · Structure no. 091610001408507

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 81,307 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,290 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 914 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 & FM 3149
CrossesTrib Little Tehuacana CR
Location0.13 MI N of FM 3149
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.73012, -97.10311
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width914 ft (278.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,307 (2023)
Projected traffic80,290 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR carry?

About 81,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 914 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 & FM 3149 over Trib Little Tehuacana CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.