US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over South Fork Cow Bayou

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 3.2 Mi. N of SH 7 · Structure no. 091610001502610

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over South Fork Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr over South 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesSouth Fork Cow Bayou
Location3.2 Mi. N of SH 7
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33435, -97.22509
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic980 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbfr over South Fork Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr over South Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbfr over South Fork Cow Bayou carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over South Fork Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.