US Bridges

IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130001002152

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 N FR
CrossesRock Creek Relief #1
Location3.70 MI W of FM 69
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14628, -95.55355
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.