US Bridges

Lp 12 over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of SP 303 · Structure no. 180570058102013

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 12 over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 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 19,271 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,580 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLp 12
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI NW of SP 303
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7083, -96.90596
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,271 (2022)
Projected traffic38,580 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Lp 12 over Draw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 12 over Draw carry?

About 19,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.