US Bridges

Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 350 Ft E of Park ST · Structure no. 1805709UP420003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,379
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek is a other other carrying Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcfarlin Blvd
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location350 Ft E of Park ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84403, -96.79786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2015)
Projected traffic4,730 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarlin Blvd over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.