US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Nelson Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of FM 1696 · Structure no. 172360067506050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Nelson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 45 Efr over Nelson Creek 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesNelson Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of FM 1696
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79001, -95.66991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2019)
Projected traffic59 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Efr over Nelson Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Nelson 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 Efr over Nelson Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.