US Bridges

SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · .08 MI NW LOOP12 & SH183 · Structure no. 180570009403370

Built
2018
7 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,992
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2018 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67,992 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSL12 & SP482 Wbfr
CrossesDraw
Location.08 MI NW LOOP12 & SH183
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83812, -96.9165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,992 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw carry?

About 67,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SL12 & SP482 Wbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.