US Bridges

FM 2653 over IH 30

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 7.5 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909193

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,472
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2653 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2653 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,031 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2653
CrossesIH 30
Location7.5 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteState Highway 2653
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12339, -95.73395
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2019)
Projected traffic2,031 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2653 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2653 over IH 30 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 FM 2653 over IH 30 carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2653 over IH 30?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2653 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.