US Bridges

IH 35 Bus over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060001614182

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Bus over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Bus over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI N of RM 150
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9934, -97.87244
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2023)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Bus 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 Bus over Draw carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.