US Bridges

SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Kirkland · Structure no. 022200035303013

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75,210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 75,210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,420 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesKirkwood Branch
Location0.2 MI SE of Kirkland
RouteState Highway 114
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97973, -97.16527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,210 (2020)
Projected traffic150,420 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch carry?

About 75,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 114 over Kirkwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.