US Bridges

IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130001002008

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 99 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 5 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 N FR
CrossesRichland Cheek
Location1.7 MI E of FM 69
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14706, -95.46442
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2019)
Projected traffic372 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek 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 N FR over Richland Cheek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N FR over Richland Cheek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.