US Bridges

FM 114 over Young Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of US 82 · Structure no. 011940072201020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 114 over Young Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 114 over Young Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 114
CrossesYoung Creek
Location2.5 MI E of US 82
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62028, -94.98432
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic598 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 FM 114 over Young Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 114 over Young 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 114 over Young Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 114 over Young Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 114 over Young Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.