US Bridges

IH 30 & South FR over East Elm Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.3 MI E JCT FM1903&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913148

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,341
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 & South FR over East Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 & South FR over East Elm Creek 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 46,341 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,310 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 & South FR
CrossesEast Elm Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT FM1903&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04719, -96.17646
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic46,341 (2020)
Projected traffic58,310 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
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 & South FR over East Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 & South FR over East Elm 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 & South FR over East Elm Creek carry?

About 46,341 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 & South FR over East Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 & South FR over East Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.