US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460001508234

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,807 by 2039. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesDry Berry Creek
Location0.30 MI N of SH 195
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70527, -97.65044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2023)
Projected traffic62,807 by 2039
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over Dry Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.