US Bridges

Bs 35-H over Draw

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.33 MI S of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580017914112

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 35-H over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 35-H over Draw in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesBs 35-H
CrossesDraw
Location1.33 MI S of SH 35
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70155, -96.23459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2023)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bs 35-H over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bs 35-H over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bs 35-H over Draw carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Bs 35-H over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 35-H over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.