US Bridges

FM 900 over IH 30

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · JCT of FM 900 and IH 30 · Structure no. 011130061001032

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 900 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 900 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 900
CrossesIH 30
LocationJCT of FM 900 and IH 30
RouteState Highway 900
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16727, -95.33165
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2013)
Projected traffic920 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 900 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 900 over IH 30 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 900 over IH 30 carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 900 over IH 30?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 900 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.