US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. 141060001602434

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,027
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 SB FR over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 10,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI S of Main ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05639, -97.83582
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,027 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 35 SB FR over Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB FR over Draw carry?

About 10,027 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Draw?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.