US Bridges

IH 45 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of FM 1183 · Structure no. 180710009205031

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,555
2023 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 56,555 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,370 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 347 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI SE of FM 1183
RouteInterstate 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28145, -96.53413
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width347 ft (105.8 m)
Roadway width224 ft (68.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,555 (2023)
Projected traffic64,370 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Draw carry?

About 56,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 347 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.