US Bridges

IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.15 MI E of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130001002130

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

About this bridge

IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 S FR
CrossesCaney Creek Branch
Location3.15 MI E of FM 69
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15001, -95.44111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch 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 2025.

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

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

How long is IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 S FR over Caney Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.