IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710009204283
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,847
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak 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 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 20,847 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,700 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nbml over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 20,847 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Nbml over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.