US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.1 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911412

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148,088
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148,088 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,323 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 30 Ml & FR
CrossesMeandering Creek
Location5.1 MI NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85857, -96.55179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,088 (2022)
Projected traffic207,323 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek carry?

About 148,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 Ml & FR over Meandering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.