US Bridges

IH 35 SB Ml over Cobb Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 2.7 MI N of FM 1242 · Structure no. 091100001407481

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB Ml over Cobb Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB Ml over Cobb Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 24 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 39,108 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 488,845 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB Ml
CrossesCobb Creek
Location2.7 MI N of FM 1242
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92029, -97.09939
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,108 (2023)
Projected traffic488,845 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
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 35 SB Ml over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 35 SB Ml over Cobb 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 2024.

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

About 39,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB Ml over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB Ml over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.