US Bridges

IH 30 EB over FM 990

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 3.30 MI NE of FM 44 · Structure no. 190190061005147

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,673
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over FM 990 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over FM 990 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 16,673 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,450 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesFM 990
Location3.30 MI NE of FM 44
RouteInterstate 30
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41514, -94.55813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,673 (2019)
Projected traffic16,450 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over FM 990 built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB over FM 990 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over FM 990 carry?

About 16,673 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over FM 990?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over FM 990?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.