IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek
GoodBell County, Texas · 1.45 Mi. North of FM 935 · Structure no. 090140001504557
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbfr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Nbfr 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 47 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.