US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of SH 11 · Structure no. 011130001002158

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,139
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 19,139 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2030. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesBill Bradford RD
Location0.7 MI NE of SH 11
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12021, -95.58521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,139 (2019)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD carry?

About 19,139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Bill Bradford RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.