US Bridges

SH 35 over Hickory Slough

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 120200017802359

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Hickory Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Hickory Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,780 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 35
CrossesHickory Slough
Location0.90 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58431, -95.28654
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,136 (2023)
Projected traffic21,780 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 Hickory Slough built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Hickory Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Hickory Slough carry?

About 28,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Hickory Slough?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Hickory Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.