IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch
GoodFreestone County, Texas · 5.9 MI S of FM 489 · Structure no. 170820067502243
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.