US Bridges

IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570000911523

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
104,109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 104,109 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,753 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 Ml & Frs
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of IH 635
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81895, -96.63674
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,109 (2022)
Projected traffic145,753 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 104,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 Ml & Frs over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.