US Bridges

Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. E. of Rest Area 3 · Structure no. 011130000909490

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,472
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 26,472 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,060 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRest Area Parking
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Rest Area 3
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13062, -95.81406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,472 (2017)
Projected traffic37,060 by 2034
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rest Area Parking over Elm 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek carry?

About 26,472 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rest Area Parking over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.