US Bridges

IH 30 over E Fork Panther Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Spur 86 · Structure no. 190190061006097

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over E Fork Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over E Fork Panther Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 36,501 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,240 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 269 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesE Fork Panther Creek
Location0.80 MI E of Spur 86
RouteInterstate 30
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47005, -94.32159
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width269 ft (82 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,501 (2023)
Projected traffic43,240 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over E Fork Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 30 over E Fork Panther 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 over E Fork Panther Creek carry?

About 36,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over E Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 269 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over E Fork Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.