US Bridges

IH 30 - EB over FM 1565

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT FM1565 and IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,124
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 - EB over FM 1565 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 - EB over FM 1565 in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 23,124 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,920 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 - EB
CrossesFM 1565
LocationJCT FM1565 and IH30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00094, -96.23618
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 - EB over FM 1565 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 - EB over FM 1565 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 FM 1565 carry?

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

How long is IH 30 - EB over FM 1565?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 - EB over FM 1565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.