US Bridges

SH 35 over Slough

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of FM 1862 · Structure no. 131210017909031

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,877
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Slough in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 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 4,877 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesSlough
Location2.3 MI W of FM 1862
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.73863, -96.39988
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,877 (2020)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 35 over Slough built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 35 over Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Slough carry?

About 4,877 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.