IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk
FairNavarro County, Texas · 3.60 MI N of Bs 31 · Structure no. 181750009206170
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,768
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 21,768 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,476 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk carry?
About 21,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB Ml over Briar Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.