US Bridges

IH 35E over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 3.9 MI S of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710004808517

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,835
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 2012, so it is 13 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 50,835 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,933 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E
CrossesDraw
Location3.9 MI S of FM 66
RouteInterstate 35
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31999, -96.86051
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,835 (2023)
Projected traffic60,933 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
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 IH 35E over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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 50,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.