US Bridges

IH45 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of FM 1394 · Structure no. 181750016601066

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH45 Efr
CrossesLittle Pin Oak Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of FM 1394
RouteInterstate 45
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92087, -96.40931
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is IH45 Efr over Little Pin Oak 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 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH45 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH45 Efr over Little Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.