US Bridges

SH 114 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of FM 210 S · Structure no. 030050013307014

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,432
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Bitter Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 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 1,432 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesBitter Creek
Location3.2 MI E of FM 210 S
RouteState Highway 114
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42299, -98.87694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,432 (2020)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2040
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 114 over Bitter 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 1,432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.