US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 44 · Structure no. 190190061005142

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,530
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,530 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,450 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesWeaver Creek Relief
Location1.00 MI E of FM 44
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39396, -94.5871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,530 (2019)
Projected traffic16,450 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief carry?

About 15,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.