US Bridges

Spur 86 over IH 30

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 4.20 MI E of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190061006096

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 86 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 86 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2033. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSpur 86
CrossesIH 30
Location4.20 MI E of SH 8
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46838, -94.3359
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2013)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Spur 86 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 86 over IH 30 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 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 86 over IH 30 carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spur 86 over IH 30?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 86 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.