US Bridges

IH 30 over Long Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE JCT US69 · Structure no. 011170000913120

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,399
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Long Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 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 43,399 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,650 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.5 MI NE JCT US69
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12324, -96.08917
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic43,399 (2020)
Projected traffic45,650 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure8
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 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is IH 30 over Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Long Branch carry?

About 43,399 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Long Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.