US Bridges

SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304063

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120,776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 120,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,100 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 255 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesS Frk Hackberry Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of SH 161
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8924, -96.96642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width255 ft (77.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,776 (2023)
Projected traffic127,100 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Frk Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry Creek carry?

About 120,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 255 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over S Frk Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.