IH45 Wfr over Long Branch Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 14 · Structure no. 181750016601001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH45 Wfr over Long Branch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH45 Wfr over Long Branch Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 96 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Wfr over Long Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is IH45 Wfr over Long Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does IH45 Wfr over Long Branch Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH45 Wfr over Long Branch Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IH45 Wfr over Long Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.