US Bridges

SH 114 over Wilhite Creek

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 1285 · Structure no. 030120013306012

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Wilhite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Wilhite 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesWilhite Creek
Location0.15 MI E of FM 1285
RouteState Highway 114
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49792, -99.09506
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.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wilhite 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 Wilhite 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 Wilhite Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Wilhite Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 114 over Wilhite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.