US Bridges

Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Oak Lawn · Structure no. 1805709F0560001

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,578 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmount ST
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Oak Lawn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80127, -96.80946
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2022)
Projected traffic6,578 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmount 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 Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount ST over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.