US Bridges

IH 30 - EB over Brushy Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 3.5 MI E Rockwall CO LN · Structure no. 011170000913140

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
394 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
23,124
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 - EB over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 - EB over Brushy Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 23,124 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,920 by 2033. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 - EB
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3.5 MI E Rockwall CO LN
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99778, -96.24169
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,124 (2019)
Projected traffic29,920 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IH 30 - EB over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 23,124 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 - EB over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 - EB over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.