US Bridges

FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 152320351401001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,637
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 1976, so it is 49 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 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1435
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 1435
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21698, -99.79899
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,637 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 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 1435 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1435 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.