US Bridges

IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810061002006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
364 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
13,931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,931 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB Ml
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.6 MI W of SH 37
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16547, -95.29712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,931 (2023)
Projected traffic16,820 by 2033
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB Ml over Big 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek carry?

About 13,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB Ml over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.