FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek
FairHunt County, Texas · 2.0 MI W JCT SH276 & FM35 · Structure no. 011170101703012
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,827
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,827 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek 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 FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek carry?
About 5,827 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 35 over Bear Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.