US Bridges

SH 114 over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610035302174

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 66,718 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,240 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesDrain
Location2.20 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01628, -97.23754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,718 (2022)
Projected traffic49,240 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 1998, making it 27 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Drain carry?

About 66,718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 114 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.