US Bridges

FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 9.50 MI E of FM 1263 · Structure no. 082170330601001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1835
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location9.50 MI E of FM 1263
RouteState Highway 1835
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23978, -100.07582
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1835 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.