US Bridges

IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 559 · Structure no. 190190061007217

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,332
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,332 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,465 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesIH 30 WB Frtg RD
CrossesDouble Branch Creek
Location0.50 MI E of FM 559
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46048, -94.07937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,332 (2011)
Projected traffic7,465 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek carry?

About 5,332 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 30 WB Frtg RD over Double Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.