US Bridges

SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 180610035302009

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk is a concrete slab carrying SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk 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 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 15,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,550 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114 Bus
CrossesCade Crk
Location0.10 MI W of US 377
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00556, -97.22985
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,842 (2022)
Projected traffic27,550 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bus over Cade Crk built?

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

What condition is SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk carry?

About 15,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 Bus over Cade Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.