US Bridges

FM 1374 over IH 45

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.87 MI S of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360067507210

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,354
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1374 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1374 over IH 45 in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 14,354 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,225 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1374
CrossesIH 45
Location1.87 MI S of SH 30
RouteState Highway 1374
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69533, -95.55389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,354 (2019)
Projected traffic17,225 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1374 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1374 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 FM 1374 over IH 45 carry?

About 14,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1374 over IH 45?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1374 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.