US Bridges

Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · JCT IH30& Lamar Street · Structure no. 011170000913330

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLamar Street
CrossesIH30 Ml & FR
LocationJCT IH30& Lamar Street
RouteCity Street 518
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13337, -96.05618
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR 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 Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Street over IH30 Ml & FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.