US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of RM 2243 · Structure no. 142460001509640

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesDrainage
Location0.2 MI S of RM 2243
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61847, -97.68828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2019)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.