US Bridges

IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.8MI E JCT SH50 and IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913294

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk is a concrete slab carrying IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 N Frtg
CrossesTimber Crk
Location0.8MI E JCT SH50 and IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12925, -95.97731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks33%
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk 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 over Timber Crk carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N Frtg over Timber Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.