US Bridges

IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 Mi. NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911043

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief in Dallas 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 70,890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,246 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB Ml & FR
CrossesDuck Creek Relief
Location1.7 Mi. NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83678, -96.60409
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,890 (2022)
Projected traffic99,246 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief carry?

About 70,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.