US Bridges

Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Northwest HWY · Structure no. 1805709L5010008

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,072
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman 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 9,072 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,362 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemmon Ave SB
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Northwest HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85991, -96.85404
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,072 (2019)
Projected traffic34,362 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman Creek built?

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

What condition is Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman Creek carry?

About 9,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lemmon Ave SB over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.