SH 35 over Miller Creek
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 239 · Structure no. 161960018002016
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,181
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Miller Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 5,181 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,253 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SH 35 over Miller 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 35 over Miller Creek carry?
About 5,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.