Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek
GoodNavarro County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 181750009213414
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,438
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,214 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek carry?
About 4,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 45 SB over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.