US Bridges

Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808127

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrainery RD
CrossesIH 35E Ml
Location3.7 MI S of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 261
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32286, -96.85988
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 length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml 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 Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Grainery RD over IH 35E Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.