US Bridges

FM 1394 over IH45

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · JCT of FM 1394 · Structure no. 181750016601062

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1394 over IH45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1394 over IH45 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1394
CrossesIH45
LocationJCT of FM 1394
RouteState Highway 1394
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92739, -96.41838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1394 over IH45 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1394 over IH45 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 FM 1394 over IH45 carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1394 over IH45?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1394 over IH45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.