US Bridges

SH 114 over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.89 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306402

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,210 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesDrain
Location0.89 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85334, -96.92435
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2023)
Projected traffic90,210 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 over Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 over Drain 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 over Drain carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 114 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.