US Bridges

LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570035305128

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
667 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & 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 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 50,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,350 by 2033. The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLP12EB&CONN(LINEF)
CrossesSP 482 WB & Joes Creek
Location0.5 MI E of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85751, -96.88291
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length667 ft (203.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,250 (2013)
Projected traffic70,350 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek built?

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

What condition is LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek 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 LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek carry?

About 50,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek?

The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LP12EB&CONN(LINEF) over SP 482 WB & Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.