US Bridges

IH 30 Nfr over Horse Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 1993 · Structure no. 192250061003138

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Nfr over Horse Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 Nfr over Horse Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 30 Nfr
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.80 MI E of FM 1993
RouteState Highway 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25919, -94.83558
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Nfr over Horse 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 Nfr over Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Nfr over Horse Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Nfr over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.