US Bridges

IH 45 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710009204125

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,791
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 40,791 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,010 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 148 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI N of SH 34
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3351, -96.61626
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 inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,791 (2020)
Projected traffic53,010 by 2033
Trucks23%
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 over Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Draw carry?

About 40,791 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.