US Bridges

IH 35 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 972 · Structure no. 142460001508224

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79,246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 79,246 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,656 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI N of FM 972
RouteInterstate 35
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74128, -97.63808
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic79,246 (2020)
Projected traffic124,656 by 2039
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure10
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over Draw carry?

About 79,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 35 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.