US Bridges

SH 114 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.00 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306070

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,955
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 58,955 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,250 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114 EB Ml
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.00 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87691, -96.94648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,955 (2023)
Projected traffic65,250 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 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SH 114 EB Ml over Cottonwood 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 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 58,955 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB Ml over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.