US Bridges

Lp 12 over UP RR Yard

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570058101021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,909
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 over UP RR Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 over UP RR Yard in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,909 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,230 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12
CrossesUP RR Yard
Location0.55 MI NE of IH 45
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70434, -96.74421
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,909 (2023)
Projected traffic27,230 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 over UP RR Yard built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 over UP RR Yard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 12 over UP RR Yard carry?

About 27,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 over UP RR Yard?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 over UP RR Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.