US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140001504582

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,244
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location0.50 MI N of Lp 363
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14598, -97.32653
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2023)
Projected traffic1,742 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB FR over Little 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 2025.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.