US Bridges

IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.75 Mile North of FM1187 · Structure no. 022200001402346

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,761 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W West Ftg RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.75 Mile North of FM1187
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58871, -97.31997
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,035 (2024)
Projected traffic3,761 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 4,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W West Ftg RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.