US Bridges

IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE JCT FM 1570 · Structure no. 011170000913381

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,370 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH30 S Frtg RD
CrossesFarber Branch
Location0.7 MI NE JCT FM 1570
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07249, -96.14363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2013)
Projected traffic6,370 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch built?

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

What condition is IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch 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 IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH30 S Frtg RD over Farber Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.