US Bridges

Lp 12 over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570058101006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,165
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 over Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 12 over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 28,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,431 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLp 12
CrossesDrain
Location0.60 MI W of SH 342
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6836, -96.79987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,165 (2020)
Projected traffic39,431 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 over Drain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Lp 12 over Drain 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 over Drain carry?

About 28,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.