US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Wolf Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 3.4 MI W JCT SH50&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913097

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,958
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 30 EB over Wolf Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 21,958 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,741 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.4 MI W JCT SH50&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13336, -96.04954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,958 (2019)
Projected traffic30,741 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 EB over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek carry?

About 21,958 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.