US Bridges

Spur 185 over IH 30

Fair

Titus County, Texas · Int IH 30 & Spur 185 · Structure no. 192250061003186

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 185 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 185 over IH 30 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 5 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSpur 185
CrossesIH 30
LocationInt IH 30 & Spur 185
RouteState Highway 185
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16065, -95.11275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2013)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 185 over IH 30 built?

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

What condition is Spur 185 over IH 30 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 Spur 185 over IH 30 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Spur 185 over IH 30?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 185 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.