US Bridges

Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570058102360

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoop 12 NB FR
CrossesDart RR
Location0.05 MI NE of SH 114
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84608, -96.91073
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2013)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 12 NB FR over Dart RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.