US Bridges

Loop 12 EB over US 75

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 6.80 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570004707362

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,905
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 12 EB over US 75 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loop 12 EB over US 75 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 26,905 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,451 by 2038. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoop 12 EB
CrossesUS 75
Location6.80 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86529, -96.77042
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,905 (2022)
Projected traffic13,451 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Loop 12 EB over US 75 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 12 EB over US 75 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 12 EB over US 75 carry?

About 26,905 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loop 12 EB over US 75?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 12 EB over US 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.