US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Mccarty RD · Structure no. 141060001603033

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
117,230
2020 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 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 90 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 117,230 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,050 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 281 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI N of Mccarty RD
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84518, -97.96609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width281 ft (85.7 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,230 (2020)
Projected traffic113,050 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is IH 35 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Draw carry?

About 117,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 281 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.