US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Leon County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 171450067503140

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesCane Branch
Location0.2 MI N of US 79
RouteInterstate 45
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45407, -96.07763
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic372 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Efr over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.