US Bridges

SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570035305139

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,110
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn 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 22,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,720 by 2032. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSP 482 EB (line A)
CrossesLp 12 EB Conn
Location0.5 MI E of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 482
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85636, -96.88346
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,110 (2012)
Projected traffic31,720 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn built?

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

What condition is SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn 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 SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn carry?

About 22,110 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SP 482 EB (line A) over Lp 12 EB Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.