US Bridges

Denton DR over Lp 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Lp 354 · Structure no. 180570035305044

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,661
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton DR over Lp 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton DR over Lp 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 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 5 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 5,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,596 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton DR
CrossesLp 12
Location0.15 MI W of Lp 354
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85812, -96.87786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,661 (2019)
Projected traffic7,596 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton DR over Lp 12 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Denton DR over Lp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Denton DR over Lp 12 carry?

About 5,661 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Denton DR over Lp 12?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Denton DR over Lp 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.