SH 35 over Bucks Bayou
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580017904088
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,967
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Bucks Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Bucks Bayou in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 23,967 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,554 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Bucks Bayou built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over Bucks Bayou 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 35 over Bucks Bayou carry?
About 23,967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Bucks Bayou?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Bucks Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.