US Bridges

SH 180 EB over Loop 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.22 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570000808310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,672
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 EB over Loop 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 180 EB over Loop 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 13,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,080 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 180 EB
CrossesLoop 12
Location1.22 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7496, -96.91863
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,672 (2019)
Projected traffic12,080 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 180 EB over Loop 12 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 EB over Loop 12 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 EB over Loop 12 carry?

About 13,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 EB over Loop 12?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 EB over Loop 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.