SH 35 over Turtle Creek
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of SH 35 Bus · Structure no. 131580017908067
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 304 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,122
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Turtle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 35 over Turtle Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 3,122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,059 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SH 35 over Turtle 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 Turtle Creek carry?
About 3,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.