US Bridges

IH 30 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570106804205

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
702 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 over Mountain Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 132,333 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,930 by 2031. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Loop 12
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76556, -96.92739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length702 ft (214 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,333 (2021)
Projected traffic149,930 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 30 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 over Mountain Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 132,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.