IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou
FairMcLennan County, Texas · 5.30 MI N of Falls C/L · Structure no. 091610001501620
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,533
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 38,533 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,775 by 2037. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou carry?
About 38,533 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Sbml over North Fork Cow Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.