US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Tankersley Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 192250061003056

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,804
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Tankersley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Tankersley Creek 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 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 18,804 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesTankersley Creek
Location1.00 MI W of US 271
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16488, -95.01499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,804 (2019)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 EB over Tankersley Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB over Tankersley 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 May 2024.

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

About 18,804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Tankersley Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Tankersley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.