US Bridges

IH30 N Frtg RD over Farber Br

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE JCT FM1570&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 N Frtg RD over Farber Br is a concrete slab carrying IH30 N Frtg RD over Farber Br 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH30 N Frtg RD
CrossesFarber Br
Location0.7 MI NE JCT FM1570&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07315, -96.14391
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2013)
Projected traffic6,440 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 Farber Br built?

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

What condition is IH30 N Frtg RD over Farber Br 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 Farber Br carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH30 N Frtg RD over Farber Br?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 N Frtg RD over Farber Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.