US Bridges

FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 3.9 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610230503004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,518
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2037. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2114
CrossesAquilla Creek
Location3.9 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2114
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7903, -97.18701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2020)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2114 over Aquilla 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 FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2114 over Aquilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.