US Bridges

IH30 over Caney Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.8MI E JCT FM513 · Structure no. 011170000913105

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH30 over Caney 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 27,324 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,060 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH30
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.8MI E JCT FM513
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13146, -95.933
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,324 (2020)
Projected traffic37,060 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 IH30 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is IH30 over Caney 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 IH30 over Caney Creek carry?

About 27,324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH30 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH30 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.