US Bridges

IH 35 Business E over Draw

Good

Frio County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 150830001715075

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Business E over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Business E over Draw in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35 Business E
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI S of IH 35
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92195, -99.08643
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2013)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Business E over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Business E over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Business E over Draw carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Business E over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Business E over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.