US Bridges

SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.30 MI NW of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304117

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 45,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,310 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesSH 114 EB
CrossesFreeport Pkwy
Location3.30 MI NW of SH 161
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92128, -97.02065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,220 (2013)
Projected traffic63,310 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy 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 EB over Freeport Pkwy carry?

About 45,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB over Freeport Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.