US Bridges

Lemmon Ave NB over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE Oaklawn · Structure no. 1805709L5020001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,736
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemmon Ave NB over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lemmon Ave NB over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 19,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,630 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemmon Ave NB
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.2 MI SE Oaklawn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80974, -96.8026
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,736 (2019)
Projected traffic27,630 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 Lemmon Ave NB over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemmon Ave NB 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 NB over Turtle Creek carry?

About 19,736 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lemmon Ave NB over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lemmon Ave NB over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.