IH45 Nbml over Mesquite Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 3.45 MI N of FM 246 · Structure no. 181750016601070
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,788
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH45 Nbml over Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 Nbml over Mesquite 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 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 17,788 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,320 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nbml over Mesquite Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is IH45 Nbml over Mesquite 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 Nbml over Mesquite Creek carry?
About 17,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is IH45 Nbml over Mesquite Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns IH45 Nbml over Mesquite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.