US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 8.75 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202300

Built
1995
30 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 SB over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location8.75 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55781, -96.66372
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,686 (2023)
Projected traffic27,870 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 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 45 SB over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB 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 SB over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 25,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB 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 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.