US Bridges

SH 35 over Bayou Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of FM 521 · Structure no. 120200017902003

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Bayou Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 97 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 16,986 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesBayou Creek
Location0.85 MI SW of FM 521
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14614, -95.52704
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,986 (2020)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 over Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SH 35 over Bayou Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Bayou Creek carry?

About 16,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.