IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 8.75 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202299
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 25,686 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 25,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.