US Bridges

SH 114 EB over East Slough

PoorPosted for load

Denton County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610035302007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,805
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB over East Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 114 EB over East Slough in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,805 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,620 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 114 EB
CrossesEast Slough
Location2.40 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02094, -97.25086
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,805 (2019)
Projected traffic24,620 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$564,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 EB over East Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 114 EB over East Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 EB over East Slough carry?

About 27,805 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB over East Slough?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB over East Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.