US Bridges

IH 45 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of FM 2989 · Structure no. 172360067506040

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
18,682
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1 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 5 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 18,682 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,155 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesS Bedias Crk Relief No 1
Location1.65 MI SE of FM 2989
RouteInterstate 45
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85491, -95.74292
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 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 traffic18,682 (2019)
Projected traffic26,155 by 2039
Trucks39%
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 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1 built?

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

What condition is IH 45 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1 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 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1 carry?

About 18,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over S Bedias Crk Relief No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.