IH 35 Sbml over Little Elm Creek
GoodBell County, Texas · 0.5 Miles North Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140001504713
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Sbml over Little Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over Little 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 39,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,700 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 89 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Sbml over Little Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Sbml 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 Sbml over Little Elm Creek carry?
About 39,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Sbml over Little Elm Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Sbml over Little Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.