US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570000911204

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
121,720
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 121,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,360 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 30 Ml & FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.3 MI W of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79461, -96.72221
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,720 (2020)
Projected traffic280,360 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 121,720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 30 Ml & FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.