US Bridges

FM 1709 over SH 114

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. NW of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200035307449

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1709 over SH 114 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1709 over SH 114 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 36,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,050 by 2030. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1709
CrossesSH 114
Location0.3 Mi. NW of SH 26
RouteState Highway 1709
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93976, -97.1015
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,582 (2023)
Projected traffic29,050 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1709 over SH 114 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1709 over SH 114 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1709 over SH 114 carry?

About 36,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 1709 over SH 114?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1709 over SH 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.