US Bridges

IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810061002013

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

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB Ml
CrossesCO RD
Location2.3 MI W of SH 37
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16434, -95.27412
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD 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 WB Ml over CO RD carry?

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

How long is IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB Ml over CO RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.