US Bridges

SH 35 over Little Chocolate Byu

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of FM 2433 · Structure no. 130290018001033

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Little Chocolate Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Little 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 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 5,321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,990 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesLittle Chocolate Byu
Location1.30 MI NE of FM 2433
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60389, -96.65712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,321 (2023)
Projected traffic6,990 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Chocolate Byu built?

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

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

About 5,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Little Chocolate Byu?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Little Chocolate Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.