US Bridges

SH 135 over Barber Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.4 MI NE of SH 69 · Structure no. 100370037806018

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over Barber Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 135 over Barber Branch in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135
CrossesBarber Branch
Location3.4 MI NE of SH 69
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99822, -95.2303
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2021)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2041
Trucks33%
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 135 over Barber Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135 over Barber Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 135 over Barber Branch carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over Barber Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135 over Barber Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.