US Bridges

IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 5.30 MI N of Falls C/L · Structure no. 091610001501622

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,669
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2037. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 Nbfr
CrossesN Cow Bayou
Location5.30 MI N of Falls C/L
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36951, -97.21544
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2017)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbfr over N Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.