US Bridges

SH 35 over Big Chocolate Byu

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.85 MI SW of FM 2433 · Structure no. 130290018001032

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,536
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Big Chocolate Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Big Chocolate Byu in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,536 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,540 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesBig Chocolate Byu
Location1.85 MI SW of FM 2433
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.57809, -96.70053
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,536 (2020)
Projected traffic9,540 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 Big Chocolate Byu built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Big Chocolate Byu 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 Big Chocolate Byu carry?

About 7,536 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Big Chocolate Byu?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Big Chocolate Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.