US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911085

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141,993
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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 141,993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,650 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 Ml & FR
CrossesMeyers Branch
Location2.8 MI NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84379, -96.58637
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,993 (2020)
Projected traffic191,650 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch carry?

About 141,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 Ml & FR over Meyers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.