SH 35 WB over Varner Creek
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 2.84 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200017902096
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,254
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 WB over Varner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 WB over Varner Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,660 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 WB over Varner Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 WB over Varner 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 WB over Varner Creek carry?
About 8,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 WB over Varner Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 WB over Varner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.