US Bridges

Lemmon Ave SB over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 1805709L5010027

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,111
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemmon Ave SB over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lemmon Ave SB over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 21,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,555 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemmon Ave SB
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.7 MI W of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80934, -96.80259
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,111 (2022)
Projected traffic29,555 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemmon Ave SB over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemmon Ave 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 May 2023.

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

About 21,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lemmon Ave SB over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lemmon Ave SB over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.