US Bridges

Lp 12 SB over SP 348

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.45 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570058102413

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 SB over SP 348 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 SB over SP 348 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 56,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2036. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesLp 12 SB
CrossesSP 348
Location1.45 MI N of SH 114
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86461, -96.90021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,801 (2023)
Projected traffic90,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 SB over SP 348 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 SB over SP 348 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 SB over SP 348 carry?

About 56,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 SB over SP 348?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 SB over SP 348?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.