SH 35 over Caney Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.05 MI SW of FM 1728 · Structure no. 131580017904095
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,245
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Caney Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,245 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,998 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 Caney Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 35 over Caney Creek 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 Caney Creek carry?
About 13,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.