US Bridges

Motley Dr. NB over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.8 Mi. SW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911198

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,258
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Motley Dr. NB over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Motley Dr. NB over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMotley Dr. NB
CrossesIH 30
Location1.8 Mi. SW of IH 635
RouteCity Street 233
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80972, -96.65454
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,258 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Motley Dr. NB over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Motley Dr. NB over IH 30 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 2022.

How much traffic does Motley Dr. NB over IH 30 carry?

About 13,258 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Motley Dr. NB over IH 30?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Motley Dr. NB over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.