US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 739 · Structure no. 181750009301071

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,076
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr over Drainage Ditch in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 40,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI N of FM 739
RouteInterstate 45
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01951, -96.4382
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,076 (2023)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 40,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.