US Bridges

Market Center SB over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Turtle Creek Blvd · Structure no. 1805709I3600002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,237
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Center SB over Turtle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Center SB over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,237 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,711 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Center SB
CrossesTurtle Creek
LocationAt Turtle Creek Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79615, -96.82398
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,237 (2022)
Projected traffic21,711 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Center SB over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market Center SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Market Center SB over Turtle Creek carry?

About 7,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Market Center SB over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Market Center SB over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.