US Bridges

Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH 35 at Oak Lawn Ave · Structure no. 1805709O1190003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,794
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 29,794 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,712 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Lawn Ave SB
CrossesTurtle Creek
LocationIH 35 at Oak Lawn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79836, -96.81876
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.
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 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 spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,794 (2019)
Projected traffic41,712 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek carry?

About 29,794 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Lawn Ave SB over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.