US Bridges

FM 1126 over IH 45

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 8.7 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750009206380

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,767
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1126 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1126 over IH 45 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,710 by 2025. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1126
CrossesIH 45
Location8.7 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 1126
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21673, -96.48304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,767 (2023)
Projected traffic4,710 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 1126 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1126 over IH 45 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1126 over IH 45 carry?

About 2,767 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1126 over IH 45?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1126 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.