US Bridges

IH30 EB over FM 1570

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT FM1570 and IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913166

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 EB over FM 1570 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH30 EB over FM 1570 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,150 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH30 EB
CrossesFM 1570
LocationJCT FM1570 and IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06553, -96.15183
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2023)
Projected traffic29,150 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 IH30 EB over FM 1570 built?

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

What condition is IH30 EB over FM 1570 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 EB over FM 1570 carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH30 EB over FM 1570?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 EB over FM 1570?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.