US Bridges

Cooper Street over IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200106802171

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,006
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Street over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cooper Street over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,006 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,850 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCooper Street
CrossesIH 30
Location1.20 MI W of FM 157
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75982, -97.11449
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,006 (2024)
Projected traffic17,850 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Street over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper Street over IH 30 carry?

About 13,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Street over IH 30?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Street over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.