US Bridges

IH 30 over Lindley Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 11.0 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909060

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,048
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Lindley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Lindley Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 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 32,048 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,389 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesLindley Creek
Location11.0 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1211, -95.67547
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,048 (2020)
Projected traffic46,389 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Lindley Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is IH 30 over Lindley 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Lindley Creek carry?

About 32,048 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Lindley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 over Lindley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.