US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Draw

Good

Walker County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 150 · Structure no. 172360067507255

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,196
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Wfr over Draw in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 5,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,235 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI S of SH 150
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54743, -95.49962
Functional classRural Major 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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,196 (2019)
Projected traffic6,235 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Wfr over Draw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Wfr 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 Wfr over Draw carry?

About 5,196 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.