US Bridges

FM 1182 over IH 45

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 5.5 MI SE of FM 85 · Structure no. 180710009205355

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1182 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1182 over IH 45 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2028. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1182
CrossesIH 45
Location5.5 MI SE of FM 85
RouteState Highway 1182
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27131, -96.51285
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2010)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1182 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1182 over IH 45 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1182 over IH 45 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1182 over IH 45?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1182 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.