US Bridges

Lp 12 SB over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of SP 303 · Structure no. 180570058102015

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 SB over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lp 12 SB over Five Mile Creek 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 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 12,383 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12 SB
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.35 MI SE of SP 303
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70159, -96.9002
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,383 (2022)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 SB over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Lp 12 SB 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 January 2024.

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

About 12,383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 SB over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 SB over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.