IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of SH 14 · Structure no. 181750009301081
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 720 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,129
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 20,129 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,960 by 2042. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is IH45 NB Ml over Richland 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek carry?
About 20,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns IH45 NB Ml over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.