US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 3.15 MI SE of SP 67 · Structure no. 171540067505089

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
19,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek 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 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.

It carries about 19,848 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,877 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesBedias Creek
Location3.15 MI SE of SP 67
RouteInterstate 45
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88804, -95.77224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,848 (2021)
Projected traffic27,877 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 SB over Bedias Creek 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 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek carry?

About 19,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Bedias Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.