US Bridges

SH-114 over US 81/287

Fair

Wise County, Texas · At JCT SH-114 on US-81 · Structure no. 022490001308053

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-114 over US 81/287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-114 over US 81/287 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 17,710 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,490 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH-114
CrossesUS 81/287
LocationAt JCT SH-114 on US-81
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05577, -97.47864
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,710 (2023)
Projected traffic14,490 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-114 over US 81/287 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-114 over US 81/287 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 SH-114 over US 81/287 carry?

About 17,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH-114 over US 81/287?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH-114 over US 81/287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.