US Bridges

IH 30 N FR over Caney Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130001002156

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N FR over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 N FR over Caney 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 N FR
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.1 MI E of FM 69
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1504, -95.44232
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks31%
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 Caney Creek built?

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

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

About 860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N FR over Caney Creek?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N FR over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.