IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch
FairMorris County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 191720061004172
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,283
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 12,283 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,899 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 30 WB over Murphy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch carry?
About 12,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 30 WB over Murphy Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.