US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.22 MI NE of SW Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140001514690

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,889
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 88,889 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,445 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.22 MI NE of SW Lp 363
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09165, -97.38342
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,889 (2023)
Projected traffic124,445 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird 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 Ml & FR over Bird Creek carry?

About 88,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.