US Bridges

SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200017802069

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 21,633 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,460 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesCowart Creek Tributary
Location3.8 MI S of FM 518
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51637, -95.25672
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic21,633 (2023)
Projected traffic26,460 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary carry?

About 21,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 35 over Cowart Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.