US Bridges

IH 35E over Drain

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.60 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 180610019503039

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
77,741
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 77,741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,070 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 384 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesDrain
Location1.60 MI NW of US 377
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20847, -97.16146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width384 ft (117.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,741 (2020)
Projected traffic113,070 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 35E over Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is IH 35E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E over Drain carry?

About 77,741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 384 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.