US Bridges

CR 114 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of SH 279 · Structure no. 230250AA0114002

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 114 over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 114 over Turkey Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 114
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.95 MI W of SH 279
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98367, -99.14931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 114 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR 114 over Turkey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 114 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 114 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 114 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.