US Bridges

SH 114 EB over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.80 MI NW of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304061

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
166 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
61,672
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB over Hackberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 114 EB over Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 61,672 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,640 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 114 EB
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.80 MI NW of SH 161
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90232, -96.98579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,672 (2019)
Projected traffic64,640 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 114 EB over Hackberry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114 EB over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 61,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.