US Bridges

IH 30 over West Jones Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Spur 74 · Structure no. 190190061007078

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,033
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over West Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over West Jones Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 19,033 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,310 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 301 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30
CrossesWest Jones Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Spur 74
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46875, -94.23907
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width301 ft (91.7 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,033 (2023)
Projected traffic45,310 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure8
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 over West Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IH 30 over West Jones Creek 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 West Jones Creek carry?

About 19,033 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over West Jones Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 301 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over West Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.