US Bridges

SH 114 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of FM156 · Structure no. 180610035302423

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 MI W of FM156
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0355, -97.36653
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width187 ft (57.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2005)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Draw built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 over Draw 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 over Draw carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Draw?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.