US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Coombs Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570106804318

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
664 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
109,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Coombs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Coombs Creek 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 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 109,293 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,586 by 2040. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesCoombs Creek
Location1.6 MI W of IH 35E
RouteInterstate 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76511, -96.84141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,293 (2020)
Projected traffic218,586 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Coombs Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 30 EB over Coombs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over Coombs Creek carry?

About 109,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Coombs Creek?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Coombs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.