US Bridges

LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570035305127

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLP12 Wbfr (line J)
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.6 MI E of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85909, -96.8838
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2012)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LP12 Wbfr (line J) over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.