US Bridges

IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 560 · Structure no. 190190061006104

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek 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 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 18,228 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,650 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesFM 1398 & Jones Creek
Location1.80 MI E of FM 560
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47489, -94.25904
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,228 (2023)
Projected traffic22,650 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek carry?

About 18,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over FM 1398 & Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.