US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200106802062

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51,904
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Sycamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older 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 51,904 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,560 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.9 MI E of US 287
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74913, -97.29469
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,904 (2019)
Projected traffic86,560 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is IH 30 EB over Sycamore 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 51,904 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.