US Bridges

IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.29 Mi. North of FM 935 · Structure no. 090140001504560

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road 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 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Sbml
CrossesBig Elm Road
Location2.29 Mi. North of FM 935
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23706, -97.28664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,800 (2014)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road 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 Road carry?

About 68,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.