US Bridges

IH 30 over Turtle Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.2MI NE JCT SH34 · Structure no. 011170000913155

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,814
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Turtle 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,814 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,520 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 325 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.2MI NE JCT SH34
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11181, -96.10157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width325 ft (99.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,814 (2020)
Projected traffic40,520 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
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 Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 over Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 40,814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 325 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.