US Bridges

IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to Deer Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 1187 · Structure no. 022200001402353

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to 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 17,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,944 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W SB Ftg. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 1187
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57692, -97.32166
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,817 (2022)
Projected traffic24,944 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 17,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35W SB Ftg. Rd. over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.