US Bridges

Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd)

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570058101089

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,710
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd) in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 15,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Pkwy
CrossesLp 12 (buckner Blvd)
Location2.3 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76938, -96.68263
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,710 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd) carry?

About 15,710 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd)?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Military Pkwy over Lp 12 (buckner Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.