US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460001508477

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,597
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,597 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2039. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesDry Berry Creek
Location0.30 MI N of SH 195
RouteState Highway 35
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70564, -97.65107
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,597 (2023)
Projected traffic987 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR 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 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek carry?

About 1,597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Dry Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.