US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 620 · Structure no. 142460001509419

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,312 by 2041. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 620
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51308, -97.68742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic52,312 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy 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 Sbfr over Brushy Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.