US Bridges

IH 35 over Tributary of Chambers Ck

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 2063 · Structure no. 091610001502608

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Tributary of Chambers Ck is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Tributary of Chambers Ck in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 86,345 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,170 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesTributary of Chambers Ck
Location0.3 MI S of FM 2063
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45519, -97.17405
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,345 (2023)
Projected traffic91,170 by 2031
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Tributary of Chambers Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over Tributary of Chambers Ck 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 over Tributary of Chambers Ck carry?

About 86,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Tributary of Chambers Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Tributary of Chambers Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.