US Bridges

IH 30 N Frtg RD over Hale Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.7 MI W JCT SH 50&IH 30 · Structure no. 011170000913334

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 N Frtg RD over Hale Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 N Frtg RD over Hale Creek 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 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesIH 30 N Frtg RD
CrossesHale Creek
Location1.7 MI W JCT SH 50&IH 30
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13336, -96.02097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 RD over Hale Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 N Frtg RD over Hale 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 RD over Hale Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 N Frtg RD over Hale Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 N Frtg RD over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.