US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of SH 14 · Structure no. 181750009301061

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesRichland Creek Rel
Location0.60 MI N of SH 14
RouteInterstate 45
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9395, -96.42378
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 over Richland Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Richland Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.