US Bridges

Spur 594 over IH 30

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 560 · Structure no. 190190061006215

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 594 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 594 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpur 594
CrossesIH 30
Location1.40 MI W of FM 560
RouteU.S. Route 594
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47132, -94.31286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2011)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 594 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 594 over IH 30 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 594 over IH 30 carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spur 594 over IH 30?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 594 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.