US Bridges

IH 30 over Draw

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Beltline RD · Structure no. 180570106804207

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 24 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 98,848 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,800 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 340 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI E of Beltline RD
RouteInterstate 30
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75892, -96.9846
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width340 ft (103.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,848 (2020)
Projected traffic212,800 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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 Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is IH 30 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 98,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 340 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.