US Bridges

IH 30 N FR over Big Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810061002007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N FR over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 N FR 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 N FR
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.6 MI W of SH 37
RouteState Highway 30
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16592, -95.29685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 N FR over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 N FR 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 N FR over Big Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N FR over Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N FR over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.