US Bridges

Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of Oak Lawn Ave · Structure no. 1805709C2270004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Springs RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of Oak Lawn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80282, -96.8057
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2015)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Springs RD 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 Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Springs RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.