US Bridges

SH 180 over Carrier Parkway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of FM 1382 · Structure no. 180570000808137

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,789
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 over Carrier Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 180 over Carrier Parkway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,789 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,140 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180
CrossesCarrier Parkway
Location1.25 MI W of FM 1382
RouteState Highway 180
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74238, -97.01576
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,789 (2022)
Projected traffic17,140 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 180 over Carrier Parkway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 over Carrier Parkway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 over Carrier Parkway carry?

About 11,789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 over Carrier Parkway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 over Carrier Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.