US Bridges

SH 35 over Drain

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1069 · Structure no. 162050018006063

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 over Drain in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 21,940 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,665 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 200 ft wide.

CarriesSH 35
CrossesDrain
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1069
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92937, -97.1844
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,940 (2022)
Projected traffic34,665 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 35 over Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 35 over Drain carry?

About 21,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.