US Bridges

IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 35 · Structure no. 181990000912128

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,850 by 2037. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesSabine Creek
Location0.45 MI E of FM 35
RouteInterstate 30
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97542, -96.31746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2023)
Projected traffic31,850 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Sabine Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over Sabine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.