US Bridges

SH 35 over Coxs Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of FM 2143 · Structure no. 130290017910063

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Coxs Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Coxs Creek in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,630 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 35
CrossesCoxs Creek
Location0.10 MI SW of FM 2143
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.68881, -96.52846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,161 (2023)
Projected traffic10,630 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Coxs Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Coxs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Coxs Creek carry?

About 6,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Coxs Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Coxs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.