US Bridges

SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 1090 · Structure no. 130290017910071

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,710 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35 SB
CrossesBarton Ditch
Location0.35 MI S of FM 1090
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.6213, -96.63814
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,710 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 SB over Barton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.