US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.2 MI North of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602111

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 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 116,120 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,568 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI North of RM 150
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99179, -97.87167
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic116,120 (2023)
Projected traffic162,568 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is IH 35 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Draw carry?

About 116,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.