US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Clendeling Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 8.9 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909194

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,452
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Clendeling Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 30 WB over Clendeling Creek 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 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 16,452 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,032 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesClendeling Creek
Location8.9 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12068, -95.71072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,452 (2019)
Projected traffic23,032 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over Clendeling Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB over Clendeling 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 WB over Clendeling Creek carry?

About 16,452 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Clendeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.