SH 114 over Bitter Creek Branch
FairArcher County, Texas · 4.5 MI E of FM 210 · Structure no. 030050013307015
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,432
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 114 over Bitter Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Bitter Creek Branch 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 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 1,432 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 114 over Bitter Creek Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch carry?
About 1,432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is SH 114 over Bitter Creek Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SH 114 over Bitter Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.