US Bridges

SH 114 WB over East Slough

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610035302178

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,805
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 WB over East Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 WB over East Slough in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 27,805 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,620 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 114 WB
CrossesEast Slough
Location2.40 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02153, -97.24994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 WB over East Slough built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 WB over East Slough 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is SH 114 WB over East Slough?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 WB over East Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.