FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH 35W

Carrying IH 35W over COLEMAN CREEK

6.8 MI N OF IH 35E, Hill, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IH 35W

The IH 35W bridge in Hill, Texas carries IH 35W over COLEMAN CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,926 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IH 35W compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
405
Bridges in Hill · 4 in Poor condition
IH 35W 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,926 vehicles/day
Structure Number
091100001423292

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 35W is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IH 35W against other structures in Hill and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IH 35W?

IH 35W in Hill, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH 35W inspected?

IH 35W's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,926 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 35W is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IH 35W?

IH 35W has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IH 35W?

IH 35W is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IH 35W and does age affect safety?

IH 35W was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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