US Bridges

IH 35 Wfr over Draw

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 1581 · Structure no. 150830001707258

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Wfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Wfr over Draw in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 Wfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI S of FM 1581
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.87845, -99.11489
Functional classUrban 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 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 traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Wfr 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 Wfr over Draw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Wfr over Draw?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 Wfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.