US Bridges

FM 2035 over Bitter Creek

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 3.00 MI SE of FM 1856 · Structure no. 081770299701001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2035 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2035 over Bitter Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2035
CrossesBitter Creek
Location3.00 MI SE of FM 1856
RouteState Highway 2035
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40635, -100.29964
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks25%
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 FM 2035 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2035 over Bitter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2035 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 2035 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2035 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.