US Bridges

IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710044203082

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 30 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 49,849 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,570 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Sbml
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location1.40 MI S of FM 664
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51067, -96.82225
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,849 (2023)
Projected traffic42,570 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sbml over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 49,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbml over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.