IH 45 NB over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition56 years old19,160 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFreestone
Location8.0 Mi S Of FM 489
CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates31.48308, -96.09163

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length350.1 ft (106.7 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area1376.4 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1970

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,160 (2023)
Truck Traffic42%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number170820067502158

Nearby Bridges

IH 45 SB over Buffalo Creek 0.0 mi Good SH 75 over Buffalo Creek 0.7 mi Fair SH 75 over Cane Branch 0.8 mi Fair IH 45 SB over SH 164 1.1 mi Fair IH 45 NB over SH 164 1.1 mi Fair IH 45 Wfr over Draw 1.2 mi Good CR 691 over IH 45 1.2 mi Fair SH 164 over Alligator Creek Relief 1.6 mi Fair SH 164 over Alligator Creek 1.9 mi Fair IH 45 Wfr over Whitney Branch 2.0 mi Good