US Bridges

IH 30 over Trib Marys Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Spur 580 · Structure no. 022200106801123

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,248
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Trib Marys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Trib Marys Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 60,248 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,500 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesTrib Marys Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Spur 580
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72401, -97.51564
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,248 (2020)
Projected traffic72,500 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Trib Marys Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH 30 over Trib Marys 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Trib Marys Creek carry?

About 60,248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Trib Marys Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 30 over Trib Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.