US Bridges

IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 180570000911305

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,818
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,771 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.5 MI NE of US 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82366, -96.63137
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,818 (2022)
Projected traffic20,771 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Wbfr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.