US Bridges

FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 3.39 MI S of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290168802005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2235
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.39 MI S of SH 35
RouteState Highway 2235
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52805, -96.71969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2033
Trucks35%
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 FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2235 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 FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2235 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.