US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 3407 · Structure no. 141060001603071

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131,260
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 1958, so it is 67 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 131,260 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,800 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 270 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI N of FM 3407
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85967, -97.95006
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width270 ft (82.3 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,260 (2020)
Projected traffic135,800 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure12
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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Draw carry?

About 131,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 270 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.