US Bridges

Good-Latimer ST over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570000911280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,176
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good-Latimer ST over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Good-Latimer ST over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,917 by 2036. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGood-Latimer ST
CrossesIH 30
Location0.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77729, -96.78292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,176 (2016)
Projected traffic12,917 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$74,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Good-Latimer ST over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good-Latimer 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 Good-Latimer ST over IH 30 carry?

About 7,176 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Good-Latimer ST over IH 30?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Good-Latimer ST over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.