US Bridges

SH 45 Wbfr over Rattan Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of RM 620 · Structure no. 142460068306486

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,557 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,109
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 Wbfr over Rattan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 Wbfr over Rattan Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,109 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,800 by 2036. The structure is 1,557 ft (474.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45 Wbfr
CrossesRattan Creek
Location1.6 MI E of RM 620
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48047, -97.71541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,557 ft (474.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,109 (2014)
Projected traffic21,800 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Wbfr over Rattan Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 Wbfr over Rattan 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 Wbfr over Rattan Creek carry?

About 10,109 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 Wbfr over Rattan Creek?

The structure is 1,557 ft (474.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 Wbfr over Rattan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.