US Bridges

IH 35W East Ftg RD over Deer Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.75 Mile North of FM1187 · Structure no. 022200001402348

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W East Ftg RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W East 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 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 7,053 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,483 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W East Ftg RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.75 Mile North of FM1187
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5886, -97.31909
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,053 (2024)
Projected traffic7,483 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 East Ftg RD over Deer Creek built?

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

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

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

About 7,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.