IH 45 E FRTG RD
Carrying IH 45 E FRTG RD over LONG BRANCH CREEK
1.0 MI S OF SH 14, Navarro, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 45 E FRTG RD
The IH 45 E FRTG RD bridge in Navarro, Texas carries IH 45 E FRTG RD over LONG BRANCH CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 103 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 45 E FRTG RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 103 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 181750016601063
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 45 E FRTG RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IH 45 E FRTG RD against other structures in Navarro and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 45 E FRTG RD?
IH 45 E FRTG RD in Navarro, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 45 E FRTG RD inspected?
IH 45 E FRTG RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 103 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 45 E FRTG RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 45 E FRTG RD?
IH 45 E FRTG RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 45 E FRTG RD?
IH 45 E FRTG RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IH 45 E FRTG RD and does age affect safety?
IH 45 E FRTG RD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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