US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Big Chinquapin Creek

Good

Walker County, Texas · 600 Ft N of Pr 40 · Structure no. 172360067507261

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Big Chinquapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 45 Wfr over Big Chinquapin Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesBig Chinquapin Creek
Location600 Ft N of Pr 40
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.641, -95.50996
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2019)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Big Chinquapin Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Wfr over Big Chinquapin Creek 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 Big Chinquapin Creek carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Big Chinquapin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Big Chinquapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.