US Bridges

IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief

Good

Titus County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 192250061003052

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIH 30 Nfr
CrossesTankersley Creek Relief
Location1.10 MI W of US 271
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16497, -95.01645
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2011)
Projected traffic766 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Nfr over Tankersley Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.