US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Slaughter LN · Structure no. 142270001513426

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
52,130
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 NB FR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 52,130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,830 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of Slaughter LN
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16612, -97.78536
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic52,130 (2009)
Projected traffic77,830 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB FR over Draw carry?

About 52,130 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.