SH 35 EB over Varner Creek
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 2.84 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200017902097
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 EB over Varner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 EB over Varner Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2033. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 EB over Varner Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 EB over Varner Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 EB over Varner Creek carry?
About 8,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 EB 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 EB over Varner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.