US Bridges

IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 8.9 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909173

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 N FR
CrossesClendeling Creek
Location8.9 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12086, -95.71076
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2019)
Projected traffic520 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N FR over Clendeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.