US Bridges

IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750009206184

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964, 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location0.50 MI S of SH 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09077, -96.43864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2016)
Projected traffic23,070 by 2036
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite 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 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Efr/Cr SE 20 over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.