FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DNT & HARRY HINES

Carrying DNT & HARRY HINES over TURTLE CREEK

0.2 MI S OF OAK LAWN AVE, Dallas, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DNT & HARRY HINES

The DNT & HARRY HINES bridge in Dallas, Texas carries DNT & HARRY HINES over TURTLE CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58,984 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DNT & HARRY HINES compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
3,231
Bridges in Dallas · 18 in Poor condition
DNT & HARRY HINES 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
7.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
108.7 m (357 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
58,984 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1805709H1920010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DNT & HARRY HINES is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare DNT & HARRY HINES against other structures in Dallas and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DNT & HARRY HINES?

DNT & HARRY HINES in Dallas, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DNT & HARRY HINES inspected?

DNT & HARRY HINES's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 58,984 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DNT & HARRY HINES is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DNT & HARRY HINES?

DNT & HARRY HINES has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DNT & HARRY HINES?

DNT & HARRY HINES is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DNT & HARRY HINES and does age affect safety?

DNT & HARRY HINES was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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