US Bridges

IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.2 MI W JCT FM513&IH30 · Structure no. 011170000913295

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 N Frtg
CrossesWest Caney Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT FM513&IH30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13242, -95.95136
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney 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 IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N Frtg over West Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.