US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over Berry Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460001508481

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,072
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 77,072 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,901 by 2039. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.70 MI S of SH 195
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69178, -97.65581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,072 (2019)
Projected traffic107,901 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Ml over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over 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 Ml over Berry Creek carry?

About 77,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over Berry Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.