US Bridges

SH 114 EB over US 81

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of SH 114/B114 · Structure no. 022490001308100

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 EB over US 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 EB over US 81 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 5 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSH 114 EB
CrossesUS 81
Location1.25 MI S of SH 114/B114
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04479, -97.46476
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2013)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over US 81 built?

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

What condition is SH 114 EB over US 81 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 EB over US 81 carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 EB over US 81?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 EB over US 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.