IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750009206179
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,382
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 20,382 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,540 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek carry?
About 20,382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB over Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.