US Bridges

Bus 45 SB over Draw

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 181750009213417

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 45 SB over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 45 SB over Draw 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 45 SB
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI S of IH 45
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14847, -96.46813
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,438 (2022)
Projected traffic6,214 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 45 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 45 SB over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 4,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus 45 SB over Draw?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 45 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.