US Bridges

US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30

Good

Bowie County, Texas · At Arkansas State Line · Structure no. 190190061007205

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,430 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59/71SB&W U-Turn
CrossesIH 30
LocationAt Arkansas State Line
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47045, -94.04325
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2013)
Projected traffic9,430 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59/71SB&W U-Turn 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 US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30 carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US59/71SB&W U-Turn over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.