US Bridges

SH 114 over Rock Creek

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 3.2 MI SE of US 277 Bus · Structure no. 030120013305009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Rock Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of US 277 Bus
RouteState Highway 114
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56147, -99.2141
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2020)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2040
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SH 114 over Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Rock Creek carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.