US Bridges

IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570000911250

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
81,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 81,453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,780 by 2033. The structure is 1,133 ft (345.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 WB
CrossesWhite Rock Crk & Samuell
Location2.9 MI W of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79262, -96.72806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,133 ft (345.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,453 (2019)
Projected traffic105,780 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell carry?

About 81,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell?

The structure is 1,133 ft (345.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 WB over White Rock Crk & Samuell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.