US Bridges

IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of FM518 · Structure no. 121020050003467

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133,911
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 133,911 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 Ml
CrossesClear Creek Tributary
Location0.65 MI NW of FM518
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51257, -95.11989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,911 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary carry?

About 133,911 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 45 Ml over Clear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.