US Bridges

IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE JCT FM1903&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913236

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH30 N Frtg RD
CrossesEast Elm Creek
Location0.3 MI NE JCT FM1903&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04741, -96.17672
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2013)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks13%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek 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 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 N Frtg RD over East Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.