IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek
FairHays County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602109
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 116,120 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,568 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek carry?
About 116,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Ml over South Fork Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.