US Bridges

FM 2297 over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 14.7 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909260

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,516
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2297 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2297 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,419 by 2039. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2297
CrossesIH 30
Location14.7 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteState Highway 2297
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11634, -95.61261
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,516 (2019)
Projected traffic5,419 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2297 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2297 over IH 30 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 FM 2297 over IH 30 carry?

About 4,516 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2297 over IH 30?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2297 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.