US Bridges

IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of FM 1394 · Structure no. 181750016601002

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH45 Wfr
CrossesLittle Pin Oak Crk
Location0.7 MI SE of FM 1394
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92023, -96.4099
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks31%
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 IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk 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 Little Pin Oak Crk carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH45 Wfr over Little Pin Oak Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.