US Bridges

IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009204153

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,206 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 E FR
CrossesGrove Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 813
RouteState Highway 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40931, -96.65797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,206 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 E FR over Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek carry?

About 53,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 E FR over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.