US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over Berry Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460001508487

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbfr over Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2039. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.70 MI S of SH 195
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69145, -97.65508
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2023)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nbfr over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over Berry Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.