Bu 35 over Tule Creek
FairAransas County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 3036 · Structure no. 160040018004064
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,691
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 35 over Tule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 35 over Tule Creek in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,691 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,567 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 35 over Tule Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bu 35 over Tule Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bu 35 over Tule Creek carry?
About 19,691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bu 35 over Tule Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Bu 35 over Tule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.