US Bridges

IH 45 over Draw

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.25 MI SE of FM 1696 · Structure no. 172360067506056

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,771
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 over Draw in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 34,771 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,954 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI SE of FM 1696
RouteInterstate 45
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76567, -95.63365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,771 (2020)
Projected traffic55,954 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 45 over Draw 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 over Draw carry?

About 34,771 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 45 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.