US Bridges

FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hansford County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of SH 136 · Structure no. 040990272401001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2535 (side Rd.)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0 MI E of SH 136
RouteState Highway 2535
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.35725, -101.37075
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2535 (side Rd.) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.