FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH 35 SBFR

Carrying IH 35 SBFR over DRAINAGE DITCH

2.45 MI N OF US 380, Denton, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IH 35 SBFR

The IH 35 SBFR bridge in Denton, Texas carries IH 35 SBFR over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 320 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 23.6 metric tons.

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

How IH 35 SBFR compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
991
Bridges in Denton · 8 in Poor condition
IH 35 SBFR 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
15.4 m (51 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
320 vehicles/day
Structure Number
180610019502035

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 35 SBFR 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 35 SBFR against other structures in Denton 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 35 SBFR?

IH 35 SBFR in Denton, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH 35 SBFR inspected?

IH 35 SBFR'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 320 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 35 SBFR 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 IH 35 SBFR?

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

Who is responsible for maintaining IH 35 SBFR?

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

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

IH 35 SBFR was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.

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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