US Bridges

IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of Spur 366 · Structure no. 180570019603088

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
425 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,680 by 2033. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB FR
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of Spur 366
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7987, -96.81997
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,770 (2013)
Projected traffic20,680 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB FR over Turtle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek carry?

About 14,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB FR over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.