US Bridges

IH 45 SB Ml over Richland Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of SH 14 · Structure no. 181750009301086

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
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

IH 45 SB Ml over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB Ml over Richland Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 SB Ml
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.30 MI N of SH 14
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95006, -96.42193
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,129 (2023)
Projected traffic23,960 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 45 SB Ml over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is IH 45 SB Ml over Richland 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 IH 45 SB Ml over Richland Creek carry?

About 20,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB Ml over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.