US Bridges

Shepard Hill Road over IH 45

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.95 MI North of FM 1097 · Structure no. 121700067508238

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Hill Road over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepard Hill Road over IH 45 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2036. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShepard Hill Road
CrossesIH 45
Location3.95 MI North of FM 1097
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47806, -95.49547
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepard Hill Road over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepard Hill Road over IH 45 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Shepard Hill Road over IH 45 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Hill Road over IH 45?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Shepard Hill Road over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.