US Bridges

Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Oak Lawn Ave · Structure no. 1805709H1920010

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,492
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 29,492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,578 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 357 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDnt & Harry Hines
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Oak Lawn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79849, -96.81526
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width357 ft (108.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,492 (2022)
Projected traffic82,578 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dnt & Harry Hines 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 Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek carry?

About 29,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 357 ft wide.

Who owns Dnt & Harry Hines over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.