US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460001509253

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 20,751 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,014 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesChandler Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 1431
RouteState Highway 35
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55391, -97.69293
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,751 (2023)
Projected traffic25,014 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Chandler 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek carry?

About 20,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.