US Bridges

IH 45 Efr over Prairie Branch Relief

Good

Walker County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360067507013

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Efr over Prairie Branch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Efr over Prairie Branch Relief in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Efr
CrossesPrairie Branch Relief
Location3.0 MI S of SH 30
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68829, -95.54109
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2020)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Prairie Branch Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH 45 Efr over Prairie Branch Relief 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 Prairie Branch Relief carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Efr over Prairie Branch Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns IH 45 Efr over Prairie Branch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.