US Bridges

SH 30 over Mcgary Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 2550 · Structure no. 172360021202010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,055
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over Mcgary Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 30 over Mcgary Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 70 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 8,055 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,240 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesMcgary Creek
Location0.3 MI E of FM 2550
RouteState Highway 30
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68867, -95.68157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,055 (2020)
Projected traffic16,240 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 30 over Mcgary Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH 30 over Mcgary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over Mcgary Creek carry?

About 8,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over Mcgary Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 30 over Mcgary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.