US Bridges

SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of SH 90 · Structure no. 170940021201001

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,444
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 5,444 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesLake Creek Branch
Location1.4 MI NE of SH 90
RouteState Highway 30
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59198, -95.92451
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,444 (2020)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch carry?

About 5,444 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 30 over Lake Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.