US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.4 MI W JCT SH50&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913101

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,635
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk 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 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 21,635 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,289 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesLynn Crk
Location0.4 MI W JCT SH50&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12965, -95.999
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,635 (2019)
Projected traffic30,289 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 Lynn Crk built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk carry?

About 21,635 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Lynn Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.