US Bridges

IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 5.80 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130001002155

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,610 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 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
Location5.80 MI E of SH 19
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1466, -95.54964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2013)
Projected traffic6,610 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 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 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 N FR over Rock 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 N FR over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N FR over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.