US Bridges

IH 30 over Elm Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.8 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909106

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Elm Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 75 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 27,324 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,060 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.8 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13109, -95.81495
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,324 (2020)
Projected traffic37,060 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
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 Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is IH 30 over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?

About 27,324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 30 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.