US Bridges

IH 45 over Drain

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700011004174

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
197,395
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Drain in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 197,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 268,457 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 360 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIH 45
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI S of FM 1488
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22141, -95.45748
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width360 ft (109.7 m)
Roadway width240 ft (73.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,395 (2023)
Projected traffic268,457 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 over Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 over Drain carry?

About 197,395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Drain?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 360 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.