Bowen ST over Turtle Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of Oak Lawn Ave · Structure no. 1805709B5940001
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,276
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowen ST over Turtle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bowen ST over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 7,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,982 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowen ST over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowen ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bowen ST over Turtle Creek carry?
About 7,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bowen ST over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Bowen ST over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.