US Bridges

SH 35 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.19 MI SW of FM 1679 · Structure no. 130290018001030

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,522
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 1939 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 86 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 3,522 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.19 MI SW of FM 1679
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.551, -96.74746
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,522 (2023)
Projected traffic4,730 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 1939, making it 86 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 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.