OLD HIGHWAY 35 N
Carrying OLD HIGHWAY 35 N over MUD CREEK
1.1 MI N OF US 59, Polk, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD HIGHWAY 35 N
The OLD HIGHWAY 35 N bridge in Polk, Texas carries OLD HIGHWAY 35 N over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 8 sections, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD HIGHWAY 35 N compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 44.5 m (146 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.8 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 111870AA0176001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD HIGHWAY 35 N 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 OLD HIGHWAY 35 N against other structures in Polk 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 OLD HIGHWAY 35 N?
OLD HIGHWAY 35 N in Polk, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD HIGHWAY 35 N inspected?
OLD HIGHWAY 35 N'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD HIGHWAY 35 N is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD HIGHWAY 35 N?
OLD HIGHWAY 35 N has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD HIGHWAY 35 N?
OLD HIGHWAY 35 N is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD HIGHWAY 35 N and does age affect safety?
OLD HIGHWAY 35 N was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.
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.
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