US Bridges

Lp 12 NB over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of SP 303 · Structure no. 180570058102047

Built
1968
57 years old
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 NB over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lp 12 NB over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12 NB
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.35 MI SE of SP 303
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70172, -96.90003
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 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 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 NB over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 NB 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 NB over Five Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Lp 12 NB 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 NB over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.