US Bridges

IH 35E over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 5.0 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710004804031

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 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 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,985 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 312 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIH 35E
CrossesDraw
Location5.0 MI N of US 287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49391, -96.82471
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width312 ft (95.1 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2023)
Projected traffic121,985 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure10
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 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is IH 35E over Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E over Draw carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 312 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.