US Bridges

IH 45 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 5.7 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009203081

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,620
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 43,620 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,890 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Ml & FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.7 MI N of FM 813
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51854, -96.66282
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,620 (2020)
Projected traffic56,890 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch 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 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 43,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 45 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.