US Bridges

IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570044202098

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
417 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
57,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 57,136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,680 by 2033. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E SB Ml
CrossesFivemile Creek & Loop 12
Location3.1 MI N of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68742, -96.82332
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,136 (2023)
Projected traffic68,680 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12 carry?

About 57,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB Ml over Fivemile Creek & Loop 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.