US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch

Good

Walker County, Texas · 2.4 MI SE of FM 2989 · Structure no. 172360067506045

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch 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 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location2.4 MI SE of FM 2989
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8486, -95.73359
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2019)
Projected traffic142 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Efr over Sulphur Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.