US Bridges

IH 35 over Dolores Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 8.55 MI S of Lasalle C/L · Structure no. 222400001803055

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Dolores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Dolores Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 22,678 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,460 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 261 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesDolores Creek
Location8.55 MI S of Lasalle C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.91329, -99.39261
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width261 ft (79.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,678 (2023)
Projected traffic39,460 by 2042
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 35 over Dolores Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 35 over Dolores 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 over Dolores Creek carry?

About 22,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Dolores Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 261 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Dolores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.