US Bridges

SH 114 EB & FR over Field Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.50 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306066

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51,371
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB & FR over Field Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 EB & FR over Field Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, 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 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 51,371 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,250 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114 EB & FR
CrossesField Creek
Location3.50 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88203, -96.94934
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,371 (2019)
Projected traffic65,250 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 EB & FR over Field Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 114 EB & FR over Field 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 EB & FR over Field Creek carry?

About 51,371 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB & FR over Field Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB & FR over Field Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.