US Bridges

SH 35 over Cashs Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 2853 · Structure no. 131580017907041

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,864
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Cashs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Cashs Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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 2,864 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35
CrossesCashs Creek
Location0.05 MI S of FM 2853
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86743, -96.20959
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,864 (2023)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cashs Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SH 35 over Cashs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Cashs Creek carry?

About 2,864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Cashs Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Cashs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.