US Bridges

IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374)

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of US 190/SH 30 · Structure no. 172360067507270

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374) in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 SB U-Turn
CrossesIH 45 (fm 1374)
Location1.85 MI S of US 190/SH 30
RouteState Highway 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69541, -95.55342
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,471 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374) carry?

About 10,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374)?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB U-Turn over IH 45 (fm 1374)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.