US Bridges

FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 5.46 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140075203021

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 years old, older 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 935
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
Location5.46 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 935
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17836, -97.22264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 935 over Branch of Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 935 over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.