US Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 2243 · Structure no. 142460001509428

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Sbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Sbfr over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,261 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Sbfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI S of FM 2243
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61797, -97.68935
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2021)
Projected traffic3,261 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Sbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Sbfr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Sbfr over Draw carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.