US Bridges

SH 114 WB FR over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.00 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306068

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB FR over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 WB FR over Cottonwood 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114 WB FR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.00 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87715, -96.94589
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2015)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 FR over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 114 WB FR over Cottonwood 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 WB FR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 WB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 WB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.