US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 011130061001001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,783
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 35,783 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,260 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 210 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 Ml & S FR
CrossesCaney Creek Branch
Location0.5 MI W of US 67
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15208, -95.43607
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,783 (2020)
Projected traffic34,260 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch 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 IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch carry?

About 35,783 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Ml & S FR over Caney Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.