US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 221420001802129

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,419
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Draw in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,419 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,590 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location3.8 MI S of FM 133
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates28.2268, -99.30037
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,419 (2020)
Projected traffic24,590 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Draw carry?

About 16,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.