US Bridges

SH 114 Wbfr over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304166

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 Wbfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 Wbfr over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,480 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114 Wbfr
CrossesDrain
Location1.60 MI SE of SH 161
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88292, -96.94829
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2012)
Projected traffic17,480 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 Wbfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 Wbfr over Drain 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 Wbfr over Drain carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 Wbfr over Drain?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 Wbfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.