US Bridges

Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570035305200

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & 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 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 39,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,350 by 2033. The structure is 1,252 ft (381.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 12 WB
CrossesLp 354 & Joes Creek
Location0.80 MI E of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85803, -96.88086
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,252 ft (381.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,588 (2023)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & Joes Creek built?

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

What condition is Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & Joes Creek carry?

About 39,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & Joes Creek?

The structure is 1,252 ft (381.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 WB over Lp 354 & Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.