US Bridges

SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610035302224

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
544 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,350 by 2030. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114 EB FR
CrossesMarshall Branch Creek
Location1.50 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99609, -97.20478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,426 (2023)
Projected traffic130,350 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek 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 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek carry?

About 3,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB FR over Marshall Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.