US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 990 · Structure no. 190190061005153

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,673
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,673 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,980 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location1.10 MI E of FM 990
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42487, -94.54509
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,673 (2019)
Projected traffic16,980 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 EB over Anderson Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.