US Bridges

IH30 Sfr & Parking over Elm Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 275 · Structure no. 011130000909491

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 Sfr & Parking over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH30 Sfr & 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,060 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30 Sfr & Parking
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.0 MI E of FM 275
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1303, -95.81358
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2017)
Projected traffic37,060 by 2034
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH30 Sfr & Parking over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is IH30 Sfr & 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 IH30 Sfr & Parking over Elm Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is IH30 Sfr & Parking over Elm Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 Sfr & Parking over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.