US Bridges

IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009204150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 W FR
CrossesRed Oak Creek Relief #2
Location1.70 MI N of FM 813
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45812, -96.66381
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2 built?

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

What condition is IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 W FR over Red Oak Creek Relief #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.