US Bridges

SH 114 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.50 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306065

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,237
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 57 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 8,237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114 WB & SP 348
CrossesField Creek
Location3.50 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88252, -96.94907
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,237 (2020)
Projected traffic13,050 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SH 114 WB & SP 348 over Field 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 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek carry?

About 8,237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 114 WB & SP 348 over Field Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.