US Bridges

IH 35 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.4 Mi. N. of FM 107 · Structure no. 091610001502574

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,959
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72,959 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,140 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesSouth Fork Cow Bayou Trb
Location1.4 Mi. N. of FM 107
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31274, -97.24146
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,959 (2017)
Projected traffic102,140 by 2037
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb 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 South Fork Cow Bayou Trb carry?

About 72,959 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35 over South Fork Cow Bayou Trb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.