US Bridges

IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of SH 93 · Structure no. 190190061007037

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 22,318 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,790 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesE Fork of Cowhorn Crk
Location0.50 MI NE of SH 93
RouteInterstate 30
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46851, -94.05916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,318 (2023)
Projected traffic95,790 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 of Cowhorn Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk carry?

About 22,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 30 over E Fork of Cowhorn Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.