IH45 Efr over Mesquite Creek
GoodNavarro County, Texas · 3.45 MI N of FM 246 · Structure no. 181750016601069
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH45 Efr over Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 Efr over Mesquite 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Efr over Mesquite Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH45 Efr over Mesquite Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does IH45 Efr over Mesquite Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH45 Efr over Mesquite Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns IH45 Efr over Mesquite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.