US Bridges

Loop 12 EB over US 67

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.30 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026103104

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 12 EB over US 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 12 EB over US 67 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 20,858 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoop 12 EB
CrossesUS 67
Location3.30 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69113, -96.84587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,858 (2023)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 12 EB over US 67 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Loop 12 EB over US 67 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 12 EB over US 67 carry?

About 20,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 12 EB over US 67?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 12 EB over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.