US Bridges

SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200017808007

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,710 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35 Bus
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.40 MI N of SH 6
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44971, -95.24512
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2013)
Projected traffic8,710 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 35 Bus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 35 Bus over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.