US Bridges

IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130001002129

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 S FR
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.1 MI E of FM 69
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14972, -95.44202
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 S FR over Caney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.