US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Manning Branch

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 4.6 MI SE of FM 2989 · Structure no. 172360067506047

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

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Manning Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr over Manning 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 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesManning Branch
Location4.6 MI SE of FM 2989
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82638, -95.70696
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Manning Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Manning Branch 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 Efr over Manning Branch carry?

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

How long is IH 45 Efr over Manning Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Manning Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.