IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 5.10 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270001601064
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,675
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 65,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,240 by 2036. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH 35 SB over Slaughter 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek carry?
About 65,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB over Slaughter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.