SH 45 WB over Lake Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of RM 620 · Structure no. 142460068301053
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 469 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 45 WB over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 WB over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2033. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 45 WB over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 45 WB over Lake 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 45 WB over Lake Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 45 WB over Lake Creek?
The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 45 WB over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.