US Bridges

IH 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of FM 308 · Structure no. 180710004808170

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,891
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,891 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,430 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIH 35E SB Ml
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of FM 308
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13754, -96.94979
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,891 (2019)
Projected traffic21,430 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB Ml over Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek carry?

About 18,891 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB Ml over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.