US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 5.6 Mile West of Spur 28 · Structure no. 120200017803072

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,999
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 2002, so it is 23 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 10,999 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 143 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.6 Mile West of Spur 28
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18119, -95.41075
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 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,999 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 2002, making it 23 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 10,999 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.