US Bridges

IH 30 EB Ml over Ripley RD

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810061002076

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,724
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB Ml over Ripley RD is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB Ml over Ripley 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 18,724 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,510 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).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB Ml
CrossesRipley RD
Location3.5 MI E of SH 37
RouteInterstate 30
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16248, -95.17581
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,724 (2019)
Projected traffic16,510 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 EB Ml over Ripley RD built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB Ml over Ripley 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB Ml over Ripley RD carry?

About 18,724 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB Ml over Ripley 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 EB Ml over Ripley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.