US Bridges

IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 190190061007208

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,458
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 FR W U-Turn
CrossesIH 30
Location0.60 MI W of US 59
RouteInterstate 30
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45194, -94.10974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2011)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 FR 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 IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30 carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 FR W U-Turn over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.