IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek
FairEllis County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009203285
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 650 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,847
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,847 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,700 by 2033. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek carry?
About 20,847 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB Ml over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.