US Bridges

FM 114 over Mill Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 1326 · Structure no. 190190273002001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 114 over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 114 over Mill Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 114
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.00 MI W of FM 1326
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6096, -94.71779
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 114 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 114 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 114 over Mill Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 114 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 114 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.