US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 4.00 MI SW of FM 1679 · Structure no. 130290018001004

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 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 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.00 MI SW of FM 1679
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53706, -96.7724
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2023)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.