US Bridges

SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT SH50 and IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913284

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30 in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,857 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,790 by 2031. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 24 & SH 50
CrossesIH 30
LocationJCT SH50 and IH30
RouteState Highway 24
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12945, -95.99115
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,857 (2023)
Projected traffic13,790 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30 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 SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30 carry?

About 7,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 & SH 50 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.