US Bridges

IH 30 N Frtg RD over Draw

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.9 MI E JCT FM1565&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913228

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N Frtg RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 N Frtg RD over Draw in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 N Frtg RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI E JCT FM1565&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00836, -96.22412
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N Frtg RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 N Frtg RD over Draw 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 N Frtg RD over Draw carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N Frtg RD over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N Frtg RD over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.