US Bridges

Sl 301 over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 011130001002257

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 301 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 301 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSl 301
CrossesIH 30
Location2.80 MI E of SH 11
RouteState Highway 301
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14343, -95.56502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2013)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 301 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 301 over IH 30 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 Sl 301 over IH 30 carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Sl 301 over IH 30?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 301 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.