US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Beaver Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 1.45 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 171450067504115

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Wfr over Beaver Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.45 MI S of SH 7
RouteInterstate 45
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23808, -95.99395
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2013)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Wfr over Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.