US Bridges

SH 114 over North Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of US-281 · Structure no. 021200044402009

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over North Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 114 over North Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesNorth Creek
Location2.6 MI W of US-281
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26763, -98.31376
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 114 over North 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over North Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over North Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.