US Bridges

IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.45 MI NW of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360067506004

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,729
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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 32,729 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,319 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Ml & Frs
CrossesMcgary Creek
Location1.45 MI NW of SH 30
RouteInterstate 45
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73424, -95.58572
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,729 (2020)
Projected traffic67,319 by 2039
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek carry?

About 32,729 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 45 Ml & Frs over Mcgary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.