US Bridges

IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570000911340

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,497
2020 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 1979, so it is 46 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 10,497 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,696 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 Wbfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Lp 12
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80102, -96.67542
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,497 (2020)
Projected traffic14,696 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1979, making it 46 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 November 2023.

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

About 10,497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 30 Wbfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.