IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek
FairBell County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507546
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 550 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,833
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 60,833 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,900 by 2031. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Ml over Salado 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek carry?
About 60,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Ml over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.