US Bridges

Lp 12 WB Connector over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 180570058102079

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 WB Connector over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lp 12 WB Connector over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 29,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12 WB Connector
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location1.35 MI W of US 67
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6878, -96.82425
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,360 (2020)
Projected traffic14,040 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 WB Connector over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 WB Connector 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 May 2024.

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

About 29,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 WB Connector over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 WB Connector over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.