US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200017803051

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,070 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,130 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI NE of FM 523
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20653, -95.39211
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,070 (2023)
Projected traffic10,130 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.