US Bridges

S Akard ST over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911264

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,464
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Akard ST over IH 30 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Akard ST over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,464 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,400 by 2036. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Akard ST
CrossesIH 30
Location0.9 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77338, -96.79568
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,464 (2019)
Projected traffic87,400 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Akard ST over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Akard ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Akard ST over IH 30 carry?

About 4,464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S Akard ST over IH 30?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns S Akard ST over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.