US Bridges

Maple Ave over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Oak Lawn · Structure no. 1805709M0980004

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,604
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over Turtle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maple Ave over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,280 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Oak Lawn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80106, -96.81079
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2022)
Projected traffic22,280 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Maple Ave over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave 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 Maple Ave over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.