US Bridges

CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190061006114

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2033. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 2003(RED Bayou)
CrossesIH 30
Location1.50 MI E of SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 2003
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47205, -94.38204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2013)
Projected traffic109 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2003(RED Bayou) 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 CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30 carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2003(RED Bayou) over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.