US Bridges

IH 45 over Little Caney Creek Trib

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 12.9 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700067508241

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Little Caney Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Little Caney Creek Trib 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 65,280 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,392 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45
CrossesLittle Caney Creek Trib
Location12.9 MI N of SH 105
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49914, -95.49226
Functional classRural 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,280 (2023)
Projected traffic91,392 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Little Caney Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is IH 45 over Little Caney Creek Trib 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 Little Caney Creek Trib carry?

About 65,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Little Caney Creek Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 45 over Little Caney Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.