US Bridges

Hampton RD over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570106804109

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,887
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton RD over IH 30 is a steel arch - deck carrying Hampton RD over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 37,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,042 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton RD
CrossesIH 30
Location3.5 MI E of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76668, -96.85674
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,887 (2022)
Projected traffic53,042 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton RD over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton RD over IH 30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton RD over IH 30 carry?

About 37,887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hampton RD over IH 30?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton RD over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.