US Bridges

IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 222400001804156

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Efr
CrossesCarrizitos Creek
Location2.30 MI N of US 83
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78732, -99.42293
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Efr over Carrizitos Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Efr over Carrizitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.