US Bridges

Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709HP090001

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,759
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 6,759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,453 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeverly Drive
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83236, -96.80241
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,759 (2022)
Projected traffic8,453 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beverly Drive 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 Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek carry?

About 6,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Beverly Drive over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.