US Bridges

IH 35 NB Access over Berry Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460001508239

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,952
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Access over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Access over Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 15,952 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,333 by 2039. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB Access
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.70 MI S of SH 195
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6916, -97.65546
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,952 (2019)
Projected traffic22,333 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB Access over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IH 35 NB Access over Berry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB Access over Berry Creek carry?

About 15,952 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Access over Berry Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Access over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.