US Bridges

IH35W over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of Tarrant Cl · Structure no. 180610008113170

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,914
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35W over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH35W over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 68,914 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,220 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH35W
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI N of Tarrant Cl
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99765, -97.29504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,914 (2019)
Projected traffic69,220 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 IH35W over Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35W over Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH35W over Draw carry?

About 68,914 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH35W over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH35W over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.