US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 5.3 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 091610001501724

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,669
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.3 MI N of SH 7
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36363, -97.21649
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2017)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.