US Bridges

Spur 74 over IH 30

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of FM 2253 · Structure no. 190190061007095

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,032
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 74 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 74 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,609 by 2038. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpur 74
CrossesIH 30
Location2.00 MI W of FM 2253
RouteState Highway 74
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46852, -94.23656
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,032 (2018)
Projected traffic4,609 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spur 74 over IH 30 built?

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

What condition is Spur 74 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 74 over IH 30 carry?

About 3,032 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Spur 74 over IH 30?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 74 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.