US Bridges

IH 45 Bus Lp over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710009212026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Bus Lp over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Bus Lp over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Bus Lp
CrossesDraw
Location0.75 MI N of IH 45
RouteState Highway 45
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42688, -96.66478
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,692 (2023)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bus Lp over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Bus Lp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Bus Lp over Draw carry?

About 2,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Bus Lp over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns IH 45 Bus Lp over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.