US Bridges

IH30 WB over Farber Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE JCT FM1570&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913152

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
204 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,257
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 WB over Farber Branch is a concrete slab carrying IH30 WB over Farber Branch 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 5 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 20,257 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30 WB
CrossesFarber Branch
Location0.7 MI NE JCT FM1570&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07293, -96.14381
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,257 (2019)
Projected traffic23,300 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 IH30 WB over Farber Branch built?

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

What condition is IH30 WB over Farber 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 IH30 WB over Farber Branch carry?

About 20,257 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH30 WB over Farber Branch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 WB over Farber Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.