US Bridges

FM 935 over Big Elm Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.73 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140075203035

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 935 over Big Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 935 over Big Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 935
CrossesBig Elm Creek
Location2.73 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 935
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19088, -97.2664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2015)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 935 over Big Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 935 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 935 over Big Elm Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 935 over Big Elm Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 935 over Big Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.