US Bridges

SH 45 EB FR over Floodway

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of RM 620 · Structure no. 142460068306028

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 EB FR over Floodway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 45 EB FR over Floodway 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 4,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,040 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45 EB FR
CrossesFloodway
Location2.60 MI E of RM 620
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4762, -97.70119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2013)
Projected traffic6,040 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 45 EB FR over Floodway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 EB FR over Floodway 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 EB FR over Floodway carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is SH 45 EB FR over Floodway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 EB FR over Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.