US Bridges

SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.30 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306142

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,240 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114 WB FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.30 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86778, -96.94185
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2023)
Projected traffic15,240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch 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 FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 WB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.