US Bridges

IH 35 over East Fork Manadas Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400001806076

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,524
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over East Fork Manadas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over East Fork Manadas Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 49,524 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,334 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesEast Fork Manadas Creek
Location0.85 MI N of FM 1472
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58268, -99.49947
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,524 (2023)
Projected traffic69,334 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Fork Manadas Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is IH 35 over East Fork Manadas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over East Fork Manadas Creek carry?

About 49,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over East Fork Manadas Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 35 over East Fork Manadas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.