US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw

Good

Medina County, Texas · 2.07 MI SW of SH 132 · Structure no. 151630001705067

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,534
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 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 27,534 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,830 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesDraw
Location2.07 MI SW of SH 132
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0976, -98.9464
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,534 (2020)
Projected traffic43,830 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Ml & FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw carry?

About 27,534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.