IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief
GoodMadison County, Texas · 2.8 MI SE of SP 67 · Structure no. 171540067505087
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 760 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,683
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 19,683 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,787 by 2039. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief carry?
About 19,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief?
The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.