US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130001002148

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,874
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 19,874 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,060 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 Ml & S FR
CrossesRock Creek Relief #1
Location3.70 MI W of FM 69
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14579, -95.55351
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,874 (2019)
Projected traffic34,060 by 2030
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 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 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 19,874 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 30 Ml & S FR over Rock Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.