US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Drain

Good

Leon County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171450067503146

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Wfr over Drain 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 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 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,818 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesDrain
Location1.65 MI S of US 79
RouteInterstate 45
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43143, -96.05958
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2021)
Projected traffic4,818 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wfr over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Wfr over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Wfr over Drain carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.