US Bridges

IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 091610001501744

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 125,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesIH 35
CrossesBellmead Ditch
Location0.04 MI S of US 84
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58411, -97.11086
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Bellmead Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch carry?

About 125,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Bellmead Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.