IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek
FairBell County, Texas · 1.45 MI North of FM 935 · Structure no. 090140001504556
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68,800
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 68,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek carry?
About 68,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.