US Bridges

Hendrix RD over IH 45

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of Osr · Structure no. 171540067505110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendrix RD over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hendrix RD over IH 45 in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2039. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesHendrix RD
CrossesIH 45
Location1.6 MI S of Osr
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07023, -95.9535
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic56 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hendrix RD over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hendrix RD over IH 45 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 Hendrix RD over IH 45 carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hendrix RD over IH 45?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hendrix RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.