IH 635
IH 635 in 0.90 MI E Of US 75, Dallas County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 204K vehicles daily on IH 635 over Floyd Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 635 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1967 and is now 59 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 635 carries an average daily traffic count of 204,200 vehicles, with 14 lane(s) crossing Floyd Branch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 635 is a 59-year-old bridge located 0.90 MI E Of US 75 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 635 over Floyd Branch with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 204K vehicles per day. Built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 20.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 635 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 635 was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 635 carries approximately 204K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 20.7 meters long and located on IH 635 in 0.90 MI E Of US 75, Dallas County, Texas.
Yes, IH 635 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 635 is located 0.90 MI E Of US 75 in Dallas County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 635 over Floyd Branch. Its coordinates are 32.920508, -96.749994. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 635 carries IH 635 over Floyd Branch. The bridge is 20.7 meters long and was built in 1967, with reconstruction in 2002.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.