US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over Lake Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 620 · Structure no. 142460001509420

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbfr over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 10,328 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,751 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 620
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50735, -97.68455
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,328 (2023)
Projected traffic19,751 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbfr over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

About 10,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over Lake Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.