FM 45 over Colorado River

Fair Condition72 years old984 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMills
Location0.00 Mi N Of San Saba Cl
CarriesFM 45
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates31.45876, -98.94279

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length880.9 ft (268.5 m)
Max Span129.9 ft (39.6 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area2094.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic984 (2020)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number231670048007024

Nearby Bridges

FM 45 over Colorado River Relief 0.2 mi Fair FM 574 over Big Rocky Creek 0.5 mi Good FM 574 over Buffalo Creek 3.0 mi Good FM 45 over Wilbarger Creek 3.8 mi Good FM 586 over Indian Creek Tributary 4.4 mi Fair CR 229 over Indian Creek 4.5 mi Good CR 229 over Draw 4.6 mi Fair