US Bridges

IH 30 over Draw

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.4 MI E Rockwall CO LN · Structure no. 011170000913135

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,281
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Draw in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 49,281 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,840 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E Rockwall CO LN
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98108, -96.28998
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,281 (2020)
Projected traffic59,840 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
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 IH 30 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 49,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.