Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 3.20 MI S of IH45 · Structure no. 181750009213036
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,804
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 5 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 9,804 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,150 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Bus 45 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek carry?
About 9,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 45 over Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.