US Bridges

IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.5MI W JCT FM36 and IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913230

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30 N Frtg RD
CrossesWest Caddo Creek
Location0.5MI W JCT FM36 and IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01484, -96.21293
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek built?

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

What condition is IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo 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 IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek carry?

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

How long is IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 N Frtg RD over West Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.