US Bridges

Vassar DR over Turtle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE Turtle Crk Blvd · Structure no. 1805709UP310001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,302
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vassar DR over Turtle Creek is a concrete frame carrying Vassar DR over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,241 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVassar DR
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1 MI SE Turtle Crk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84623, -96.79626
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2022)
Projected traffic3,241 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vassar DR over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vassar DR 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 Vassar DR over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vassar DR over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Vassar DR over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.