IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 561 · Structure no. 190190061005169
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,625
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Blythe 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 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 15,625 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2033. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek 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 WB over Blythe Creek carry?
About 15,625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.