US Bridges

FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 152320116702001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,594 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1435
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 1435
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19478, -99.79114
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,594 (2022)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1435 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.