US Bridges

IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 Mi. NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911454

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,801
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 74,801 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,970 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB Ml & FR
CrossesDuck Creek Relief
Location1.7 Mi. NE of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83659, -96.60395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,801 (2019)
Projected traffic102,970 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief carry?

About 74,801 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB Ml & FR over Duck Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.