US Bridges

IH 45 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.5 MI SE of FM 2989 · Structure no. 172360067506037

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,254
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 16,254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,507 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesS Bedias Crk Relief No 2
Location1.5 MI SE of FM 2989
RouteInterstate 45
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85642, -95.7453
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,254 (2020)
Projected traffic32,507 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2 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 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2 carry?

About 16,254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.