US Bridges

Highland ST over IH 45

FairClosed to traffic

Walker County, Texas · 1.05 MI SE of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360067507007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,886
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland ST over IH 45 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Highland ST over IH 45 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,886 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2039. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland ST
CrossesIH 45
Location1.05 MI SE of SH 30
RouteCity Street 191
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70519, -95.56121
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,886 (2019)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland ST over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland ST over IH 45 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 Highland ST over IH 45 carry?

About 3,886 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highland ST over IH 45?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Highland ST over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.