US Bridges

Hall ST over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of Oak Lawn Ave · Structure no. 1805709H0360001

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,913
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall ST over Turtle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hall ST over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 12,913 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,093 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHall ST
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of Oak Lawn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80886, -96.80321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,913 (2019)
Projected traffic16,093 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall ST over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall 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 Hall ST over Turtle Creek carry?

About 12,913 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hall ST over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hall ST over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.