US Bridges

SH 35 over Long Point Slough

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 4.50 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580017906024

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,099
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Long Point Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Long Point Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 12,099 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,140 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesLong Point Slough
Location4.50 MI W of SH 60
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96886, -96.03748
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,099 (2020)
Projected traffic12,140 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Long Point Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 35 over Long Point 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Long Point Slough carry?

About 12,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Long Point Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Long Point Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.