US Bridges

SH 114 over Trinity River Rel.

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 2123 · Structure no. 022490035201020

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Trinity River Rel. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 over Trinity River Rel. in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7,522 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114
CrossesTrinity River Rel.
Location1.2 MI S of FM 2123
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18842, -97.73559
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,522 (2023)
Projected traffic7,380 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Trinity River Rel. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SH 114 over Trinity River Rel. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Trinity River Rel. carry?

About 7,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Trinity River Rel.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Trinity River Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.