US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270001513764

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,329 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.4 MI S of FM 734
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38802, -97.67223
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,949 (2023)
Projected traffic15,329 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 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 Nbfr over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut Creek carry?

About 10,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.