IH45 Sbml over Long Branch Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 14 · Structure no. 181750016601065
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH45 Sbml over Long Branch Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 Sbml over Long Branch Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,320 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 57 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH45 Sbml over Long Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is IH45 Sbml 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 Sbml over Long Branch Creek carry?
About 16,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH45 Sbml over Long Branch Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns IH45 Sbml over Long Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.