US Bridges

Great SW Pkwy over IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Duncan Perry · Structure no. 022200106802149

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great SW Pkwy over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great SW Pkwy over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,855 by 2029. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat SW Pkwy
CrossesIH 30
Location0.50 MI W of Duncan Perry
RouteCity Street 673
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75954, -97.04542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2019)
Projected traffic4,855 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Great SW Pkwy over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great SW Pkwy 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 Great SW Pkwy over IH 30 carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Great SW Pkwy over IH 30?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Great SW Pkwy over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.