US Bridges

IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of FM 462 · Structure no. 150830001706068

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 E Frtg RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI NE of FM 462
RouteInterstate 35
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07032, -98.98156
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 E Frtg RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 E Frtg RD over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.