US Bridges

SH 30 over Carter Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 170210244601001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,771
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over Carter Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 30 over Carter Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 14,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesCarter Creek
Location0.4 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63588, -96.29584
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,771 (2017)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 30 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 30 over Carter 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over Carter Creek carry?

About 14,771 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 30 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.