US Bridges

Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 111870AA0142001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 35 N
CrossesTrib Long King Creek
Location0.50 MI N of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74248, -94.9278
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 35 N over Trib Long King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.