US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 989 · Structure no. 190190061007062

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,304
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 20,304 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,380 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 Ml & Nfr
CrossesCheatham Branch
Location0.40 MI W of FM 989
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45506, -94.13801
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,304 (2023)
Projected traffic47,380 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch 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 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch carry?

About 20,304 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 30 Ml & Nfr over Cheatham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.