US Bridges

SH 35 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.89 MI SW of FM 2433 · Structure no. 130290018001065

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,845 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,540 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 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 Bayou Rel
Location1.89 MI SW of FM 2433
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.57771, -96.70107
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,845 (2023)
Projected traffic9,540 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel 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 Big Chocolate Bayou Rel carry?

About 4,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Big Chocolate Bayou Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.