US Bridges

IH 30 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Bu 271 · Structure no. 192250061003061

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,782
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Hayes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Hayes Creek in Titus 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 30,782 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,250 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesHayes Creek
Location0.30 MI E of Bu 271
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18031, -94.96551
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,782 (2020)
Projected traffic35,250 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hayes 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 Hayes 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 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 30,782 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.