US Bridges

SH 14 NB over IH 45

Good

Navarro County, Texas · At JCT of IH 45 & SH 14 · Structure no. 181750016601205

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
504 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 NB over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 NB over IH 45 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2033. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 14 NB
CrossesIH 45
LocationAt JCT of IH 45 & SH 14
RouteState Highway 14
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93155, -96.4241
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2013)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 NB over IH 45 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 NB over IH 45 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 NB over IH 45 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 NB over IH 45?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 NB over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.