US Bridges

IH 30 Nfr over Smith Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of Ss 185 · Structure no. 192250061003191

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Nfr over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Nfr over Smith Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 Nfr
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.20 MI E of Ss 185
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16025, -95.09182
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2011)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Nfr over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Nfr over Smith 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 Nfr over Smith Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Nfr over Smith Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 Nfr over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.