US Bridges

Lp 12 EB over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570058101033

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 EB over Five Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 EB over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,280 by 2033. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12 EB
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.75 MI W of SH 342
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68299, -96.80189
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2013)
Projected traffic28,280 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 EB over Five Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 12 EB over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 EB over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 EB over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.