US Bridges

Carrier Parkway over IH 30

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570106804298

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrier Parkway over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrier Parkway over IH 30 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrier Parkway
CrossesIH 30
Location1.45 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75919, -97.01976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,466 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrier Parkway over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrier Parkway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Carrier Parkway over IH 30 carry?

About 6,466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carrier Parkway over IH 30?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Carrier Parkway over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.