US Bridges

SH 114 EB FR over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.00 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306071

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB FR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 114 EB FR over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114 EB FR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.00 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87687, -96.94666
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2015)
Projected traffic3,410 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 EB FR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.