US Bridges

IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 3.5 MI E Rockwall CO Line · Structure no. 011170000913377

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 - S Frtg RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3.5 MI E Rockwall CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99762, -96.24156
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2013)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy 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 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 - S Frtg RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.