US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009214229

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 44,940 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,467 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesFive Mile Creek Relief 1
Location1.9 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68359, -96.74609
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,940 (2023)
Projected traffic54,467 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1 carry?

About 44,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Five Mile Creek Relief 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.