IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808179
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48,618
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 48,618 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,860 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35E Mls over Houston 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek carry?
About 48,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E Mls over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.