US Bridges

IH 35 Efr over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Sedberry RD · Structure no. 142460001508228

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Efr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Efr over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, 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 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Efr
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI S of Sedberry RD
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73363, -97.63992
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2019)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 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 Efr over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 35 Efr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Efr over Draw carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Efr over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Efr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.