US Bridges

CR 114 over Lcra Canal

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 132410AA0114001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 114 over Lcra Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR 114 over Lcra Canal in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 114
CrossesLcra Canal
Location0.50 MI W of SH 60
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18255, -96.01838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 114 over Lcra Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 114 over Lcra Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 114 over Lcra Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 114 over Lcra Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 114 over Lcra Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.