SH 35 over Bell Creek
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200017902011
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,797
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Bell Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 35 over Bell Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 5 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 3,797 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is SH 35 over Bell 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 over Bell Creek carry?
About 3,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Bell Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.