US Bridges

FM 329 over IH 35E Mls

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 7.9 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808126

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 329 over IH 35E Mls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 329 over IH 35E Mls in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,542 by 2040. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 329
CrossesIH 35E Mls
Location7.9 MI S of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 329
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25981, -96.87284
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FM 329 over IH 35E Mls built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 329 over IH 35E Mls 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 329 over IH 35E Mls carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 329 over IH 35E Mls?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 329 over IH 35E Mls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.