US Bridges

SH 114 EB over Allen Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.5 Mi. W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610035302420

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB over Allen Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 EB over Allen Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,713 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,200 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 114 EB
CrossesAllen Branch
Location3.5 Mi. W of FM 156
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03556, -97.37322
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,713 (2020)
Projected traffic38,200 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 EB over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 EB over Allen Branch 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 EB over Allen Branch carry?

About 9,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB over Allen Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.